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Diabetes Teaching 373

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

Fluid retention Teaching 648

Patient was instructed on fluid retention

Miscellaneous Teaching 965

Instructed on the importance of washing hands thoroughly as well as disposing used tissues properly in order to avoid the spread of infections.

Constipation Teaching 996

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: eat a diet high in fiber and exercise regularly, as directed by MD.

Coronary Artery Disease Teaching 1027

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: avoid/decrease cholesterol intake and avoid/decrease stress, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1240

Taught that following prescribed diabetic diet is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).

Heart Failure Teaching 1453

The patient was instructed in heart failure to take and record the pulse. The patient was advised to avoid hot, humid, weather. The patient was taught for home oxygen therapy.

Liver Biopsy Teaching 1473

The patient was instructed in liver biopsy providing him/her pain controlling. The patient was encouraged to use minor painkillers. The patient was advised to evade taking no steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and hepatotoxic medications.

Dexamethasone Teaching 1710

Skilled nurse instructed patient about medication Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Dexamethasone is also used to treat certain types of cancer. Your doctor may instruct you to follow a low-sodium, low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet. Follow these directions. Dexamethasone may cause an upset stomach. Take dexamethasone with food or milk. Dexamethasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: upset stomach, stomach irritation, vomiting, headache, dizziness.

Jackson Pratt care Teaching 2052

SN instructed patient about Jackson Pratt Care. Seek immediate help if : Your JP drain breaks or comes out. You have cloudy yellow or brown drainage 
from your JP drain site, or the drainage smells bad.