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Diabetes Teaching 122

Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of diabetes such as excesive thirst, fatigue, increased urination, increased appetite, slow healing wounds, itching, changes in vision, weight loos.

Cardiac Teaching 181

Instructed in diagnosis of ASHD/CAD. This occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restrincting flow of blood.

Osteoporosis Teaching 520

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Limit alcohol use. Heavy alcohol use can decrease bone formation, and it clearly increases the risk of falling. However, some studies show moderate alcohol use (no more than 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink a day for a women) is linked to higher bone density.

Angina pectoris Teaching 841

Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are consumption of a heavy meal and exposition to heavy temperatures, among others.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 860

Taught that following good body mechanics, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to preventing and/or controlling Osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1200

Taught that controlling weight to prevent increased pressure on the joints is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.

Arterial Insufficiency Teaching 1365

The patient was reviewed and indicated the location of the suspected obstruction of the arterial insufficiency and explained collateral circulation. The patient was instructed in the skin care; avoid heating pads, restrictive clothing that could affect with blood circulation in the affected areas.

Asthma Teaching 1369

The patient was advised on factors that initiate asthmatic attacks (food, pollens, animals, dust, weather, etc). The patient was instructed in the correct use of oral inhaler, home oxygen or incentive spirometer as ordered. The patient was reviewed to avoid persons with infections.

Anemia Teaching 1742

Ferrous sulfate 325 is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body). Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Urine drainage bag Teaching 1918

SN instructed patient / caregiver that urine drainage bag of the catheter should always be suspended below the level of the pubic bone, including during walking or sitting. Cleaning the groin and buttock areas regularly will decrease contamination of the catheter and the risk of infection. Anchoring the catheter to the leg with the provided strap prevents tugging injuries of the urethra.