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Allegra Teaching 46

Instructed in new medication Allegra to manage allergic rhinitis. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, dyspepsia, dysmenorrhea, and viral infection.

General information Teaching 481

Instructed patient about foods low in cholesterol, such as, fish, low fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, lean meats, lean poultry, egg substitutes, polyunsaturated oils and others.

Depression Teaching 1006

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: depressed mood or affect and feelings of hopelessness, among others.

Epilepsy Teaching 1103

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: drug and alcohol intoxication, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1214

Instructed on the importance of reporting any foot problems to podiatrist or physician.

VAC Teaching 1268

SN put on non-sterile gloves. Remove old dressing. Remove gloves and place them in the trash bag, Wash hands and put on a clean pair of gloves. SN cleaned wound with NS solution using gauze pads, checked wound for signs of infection. Then opened new foam sponge dressing, cut it to size, and place it in the wound. Open the drape package. Cut the drape to the size needed. Place the drape over the wound site. Smooth the drape as you stick it around the wound to prevent any wrinkle that may leak. Connect the tubing to the sponge dressing and the tubing to the pump unit. Open the clamp on the tubing. Turn on the VAC pump. Listen and watch for leaks.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Teaching 1349

Instructed in possible complication of PVD such as ulcers, cellulites, gangrene, thrombophlebitis, etc.

Gentamycin Teaching 1522

SN instructed patient and caregiver to maintain adequate fluid intake and avoid dehydration during drug therapy, as this may increase risk for toxicity. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1793

Instructed patient about activity After Heart Surgery: he first 6-8 weeks, the following guidelines are generally recommended for patients recovering from heart surgery: Gradually increase activity. Household chores can be done, but standing in one place longer than 15 minutes is not recommended.

PICC Line Teaching 1828

Instructed patient if you have Fever, chills, tenderness, redness, or pus at the catheter site, Swollen arm, Check your child’s temperature and call the doctor right away.