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Foot care Teaching 100

Instructed in measures important in foot care of the diabetic: wear shoes that support and fit properly, wear socks that are clean and fit properly, avoid going barefooted, etc.

Crestor Teaching 928

Taught that Crestor is an enzyme blocker known as a

Emphysema Teaching 1084

Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid/decrease exposure to excessive heat (which increases oxygen requirements) and avoid/decrease exposure to excessive cold (which increases possibility of bronchospasm), among others.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1165

Taught that using adjunctive equipment (e.g., cane, walker) as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1257

Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: damage to such organs as liver, kidney and/or brain, among others.

Arixtra Teaching 1387

SN advised patient and caregiver that arixtra can cause fever or anemia. Both of them verbalized understanding of instructions given.

Teaching 1525

SN advised patient to report the development of a late skin rash with symptoms of fever, fatigue, and sore throat while on ampicillin therapy.

Hypertension Teaching 1676

Instructed patient and caregiver on Hypertensive urgency which is a situation where the blood pressure is severely elevated or higher for your diastolic pressure. That experiencing hypertensive urgency may or may not experience one or more of these symptoms: severe headache, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and severe anxiety, chest pain, back pain, numbness/weakness, change in vision, difficulty speaking do not wait to see if your pressure comes down on its own. Seek immediately medical assistance and/or call 9-1-1.

Fludrocortisone Teaching 1743

Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid. It works by causing the kidneys to retain sodium and acting as a replacement for cortisone when the body does not produce enough.Carry an ID card at all times that says you take fludrocortisone. Tell your doctor or dentist that you take fludrocortisone before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.Fludrocortisone may cause an increase in blood pressure, salt and water retention, and calcium and potassium loss. Talk with your doctor to see if you need to decrease the amount of salt in your diet or take a calcium or vitamin D supplement. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:Difficulty sleeping; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache; increased appetite; increased sweating; indigestion; nervousness

Hydrochlorothiazide Teaching 2093

SN instructed patient / caregiver on medication Hydrochlorothiazide. SN explained to patient that Hydrochlorothiazide ( HCTZ ) is a medication indicated for edema and hypertension. SN explained to patient / caregiver that it is a diuretic that reduces fluid volume overload which, in turn, lowers blood pressure. Explained that side effects of this medication includes dizziness, dehydration, weakness, pancreatitis, anemia and nausea. SN instructed patient / caregiver to notify physician ( MD ) if experiencing persistence or worsening of side effects.