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Oxygen Teaching 165

Instructed to never change prescribed flow rate, unless ordered by MD. Instructed not to allow anybody to smoke while oxygen is in use.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 743

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The following symptoms may be associated with acute or chronic hyperglycemia: blurred vision, fatigue, poor wound healing, dry mouth, dry or itchy skin, frequent hunger, thirst and urination.

Fall precautions Teaching 811

Instructed patient to install light switches at both the top and bottom of stairways.

Miscellaneous Teaching 945

Instructed on the importance of dressing warmly in cold weather as well as on the importance of avoiding extremes in temperatures.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1175

Taught that applying heat or cold, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.

Lovenox Teaching 1277

SN explained to patient that Lovenox has to be administer by deep subcutaneous injection with patient lying down.

Nexium Teaching 1318

The most common adverse reactions to Nexium are headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Peg Tube Teaching 1669

Caregiver instructed about feeding and tube care to prevent a clogged feeding tube, flush your tube with water each time after giving a feeding or medication. If your feeding tube becomes clogged, you can use these methods: Place the syringe into your feeding tube, and pull back on the plunger. Flush your tube with warm tap water.

Prednisone Teaching 1681

SN instructed patient about prednisone is a corticosteroid and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It also suppresses the immune system and can make you prone to infections. Long term use may lead to bone loss and you should increase calcium and Vitamin D in your diet. S/E include anxiety, mood changes, irritability, headache, fast heart rate, weight gain, appetite increase, decreased urine.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1813

Instructed patient if your trach tube comes out Don’t panic! Stay calm. Your stoma will stay open. If you do not know how 
to put the tube back in or you can’t get it in, have someone take you to the nearest Emergency Department, or go to your 
family doctor’s office. Take your extra trach tube with you.