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General information Teaching 252

Instructed patient to flush all expired medication down the toilet.

Depression Teaching 400

Instructed patient that depression is more frequent in people with chronic or severe medical illness and also with substance abuse.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 756

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. If the body doesn't produce enough insulin (which occurs in people with type 1 diabetes and a few people with type 2 diabetes), blood sugar levels may rise. This may cause high blood sugar in the morning before the person eats.

Diabetes Teaching 870

Taught that weight loss and changes in vision may constitute as signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.

Folic Acid Teaching 935

Instructed on the importance of taking Folic Acid regularly and at the same time each day, as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.

Depression Teaching 971

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: allow time for responses and encourage patient to make decisions, among others.

Miscellaneous Teaching 978

Instructed on the importance of wearing a medic-alert bracelet containing necessary information for care.

Emphysema Teaching 1055

Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: gradually increase exercise and use warm-up and cool-down exercises, as directed by MD.

Colostomy Teaching 1307

SN instructed patient to eat foods at a regular time each day. Eating 4 to 6 smaller meals may help to promote a regular bowel pattern.

Digoxin Teaching 1544

Patient was educated about Digoxin 0.125 mg 1 tablet oral daily, instruct to take medication exactly as directed, at the same time each day. Missed doses should be taken within 12 hr of scheduled dose or not taken at all. Do not double doses. Consult health care professional if doses for 2 or more days are missed. Do not discontinue medication without consulting health care professional.