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Wound Care Teaching 149

Instructed in factors that affect healing, such as, age, disease, nutrition, and infection.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 782

Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hunger, dizziness, paleness, headache, irritability, trembling, sweating, rapid heartbeat, and a cold, clammy feeling. In severe cases, hypoglycemia can cause a person to lose consciousness or even lapse into a coma.

Sensipar Teaching 913

Taught that, when taking Sensipar, tablets should be swallowed whole.

Lamictal Teaching 922

Taught that Lamictal may be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in people aged 18 and older.

Nexium Teaching 1317

Nexium should be taken at least one hour before meals.

Fistula Teaching 1371

Instruct the patient to note the time of the first bowel movement after anorectal abscess, fistula, and fissure surgery if no bowel movement occurs or if constipation advances. Advised the patient to shave the perianal area weekly to keep hair out of the affected area. Advised the patient to sit on thick foam pillows or pads and to avoid air or rubber donuts because they spread the buttocks apart.

Lung Cancer Teaching 1474

The patient was instructed in lung cancer the importance of evading persons with higher respiratory area infections. The patient was advised that after release should evade heavy lifting. The patient was instructed in examine radiation places daily. The patient was advised in skin precaution, including care of color markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was instructed to evade close-fitting or compressing clothing around the radiation place. The patient was advised that weakness and other side effects begin during the first week of therapy and slowly disappear 2 to 4 weeks after therapy ends.

Potassium Teaching 1546

Patient was educated about potassium 10 meq 1 tablet oral daily and the importance to know sign and symptoms of toxicity and Overdose: (slow, irregular heartbeat; fatigue; muscle weakness; paresthesia; confusion; dyspnea).

PICC Line Teaching 1567

Instructed patient assess PICC line site, line note any leakage from catheter or around the site. 
Note any redness, drainage or pain at the site.

Neosporin Teaching 1947

SN instructed patient about Triple antibiotic ointment Neosporin, it is an antibiotic product marketed for the prevention of infections and speeding the healing of wounds. Neosporin is recommended for burns, scratches, and minor cuts. It is most effective when affected area is cleaned before application of ointment. It is for external use only and should not go near mucus membranes such as the eyes or mouth. It is not recommended for children under the age of two. There are no known side effects when using neosporin, however users should immediately seek medical attention when experiencing hives, rashes, or itching. Any skin irritations such as pain, burning, or cracked skin that were not present prior to use of ointment must receive immediate care.