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Diabetes Teaching 99

Instructed in possible complications of diabetes such as kidney and bladder disorders, strokes, heart disorders, eye complications, peripheral vascular disorders, nervous system disorders.

Diabetes Teaching 373

Instructed patient on insulin. It is widely used to decrease blood glucose levels by replacing insulin not produced by the pancreas.

COPD Teaching 832

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: cough, fever and shortness of breath, among others.

Miscellaneous Teaching 977

Instructed on the importance of having both her blood sugar level and blood pressure monitored on a daily basis, as directed by MD.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1245

Instructed patient Don't allow a humidifier to empty.

Wound Care Teaching 1351

Skilled Nurse to educate on S/S of wound deterioration or infection such as: increase pain on wound site, swelling, temperature, and discharge.

Atrial Dysrhythmias Teaching 1428

The patient was instructed in atrial dysrhythmias the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.

Stroke Teaching 1489

The patient was instructed in stroke cerebrovascular accident in the need to get correct devices like as walkers, specialty beds, and aids to safety, feeding, toileting, and grooming. The patient was instructed to deal with chronic pain. The patient was encouraged to use vision on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use hearing on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use of the unaffected extremity to assist the affected side in locating and movement. The patient was taught in the use of a hang for the affected arm to care the arm and shoulder. The patient was taught to support affected extremities when repositioning. The patient was advised to limit rotating to and lying on the affected side to 1 hour. The patient was instructed to do range-of-motion exercises of the affected extremities using the unaffected extremities. The patient was instructed to watch the affected leg whereas walking.

Energy conservation Teaching 1664

SN instructed patient that people with heart and/or lung failure can benefit from energy conservation techniques like pace activities and spread them throughout the day/week, plan the day in advance so that you won’t feel rushed, break up tasks into small steps and rest in between, sit down instead of standing for most any activity, and work with arms below the shoulders as overhead activities are more taxing.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1812

Instructed patient if you have a hard time breathing, you may have secretions in your trach tube. Take out the inner 
cannula to check for mucous and clean if necessary. Then replace it. If your breathing does not get better, keep using your 
humidity, and cough hard.