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Hygiene Teaching 10

Instructed in the importance of bathing to preserve personal hygiene and skin integrity. Instructed to keep skin clean and dry.

Vitamin B12 Teaching 102

Instructed in vitamin B12, ordered to management anemia and in S/E such as itching, urticaria, pain or burning in injection sites, transient diarrhea, transitory exanthema, etc.

Vomiting Teaching 293

Instructed patient to seek immediate medical care if any of the following situations occur besides vomiting: blood presence in the vomit, severe headache, severe abdominal pain, fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit, diarrhea or rapid breathing or pulse.

Fluid retention Teaching 671

Patient was instructed on fluid retention. Fluid retention leaks into body tissues from the blood. The lymphatic system is a network of tubes throughout the body that drains this fluid from tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream.

Breathing Teaching 676

Patient was instructed on precautions to prevent respiratory complications. Avoid persons with infections and wash hands frequently. Caution the patient to avoid the use of respiratory depressants.

Teaching 903

Instructed on the importance, when taking Fosamax, of waiting at least thirty (30) minutes after its intake before eating or drinking anything other than plain water.

Miscellaneous Teaching 961

Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if stomach/abdominal pain and/or fatigue occur.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1176

Taught that avoiding situations that may cause stress is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.

Teaching 1526

SN instructed patient that Ampicillin may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or rash.

Coronary Artery Disease Teaching 1679

Patient instructed in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is when the heart vessels become narrow, which decreases the blood flow to the heart muscle. The narrowing of the heart vessels can be caused by plaque build-up from high cholesterol, fat, and calcium. The decrease in blood flow decreases the oxygenation of the heart muscle and leads to heart damage.