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Diabetes Teaching 96

Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of high blood sugar such as frequent urination, excessive thirst, headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, etc.

Stroke Teaching 117

Instructed in factors that increase the risk of stroke such as age, family history, race, prior stroke, history of diabetes, cardiac and renal disease, among others.

Fall precautions Teaching 434

Patient instructed to try to rotate his/her body to the side or sitting position in the event of a fall.

Diabetes Teaching 792

Patient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. People with diabetes who have had high blood sugar levels for long periods of time can develop complications, including: Damage to the eyes (retinopathy) which can lead to blindness. Damage to the nerves (neuropathy), which can lead to numbness, tingling or pain in the legs and arms. Damage to the kidneys (nephropathy), which can result in kidney failure.

Lyrica Teaching 890

Taught that Lyrica is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes.

Labetalol Teaching 905

Instructed on the importance, when taking Labetalol, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to reduce light-headedness and dizziness.

Epididymitis Teaching 1421

The patient was instructed in epididymitis in the use of ease ways, ice packs, and elevations of scrotum, loose, lightweight clothing, and scrotal support while walking. The patient was advised of informing all sexual partners if the inflammation is due to sexually transmitted disease.

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.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1848

Instructed patient gradually increase the fiber in your diet. This can help normalize bowel movements by reducing incidents of diarrhea or constipation. However, it can also make gas and cramping worse. The best approach is to slowly increase the amount of fiber in your diet over a period of weeks.

Tramadol Teaching 1952

SN instructed patient / caregiver that the Tramadol is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. When taken as an immediate-release oral formulation, the onset of pain relief usually occurs within about an hour serious side effects may include seizures, increased risk of serotonin syndrome, decreased alertness, and drug addiction. A change in dosage may be recommended in those with kidney or liver problems. Its not recommended in women who are breastfeeding or those who are at risk of suicide. The most common adverse effects of tramadol may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal pain, vertigo, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness and headache