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Cardiac Teaching 137

Instructed in complication requiring medical intervention associated with hypertension such as SOB, blurred vision, headache and extreme weakness.

Infection Teaching 324

Instructed patient about infection, which is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.

Wound Care Teaching 554

Patient was instructed on traumatic wounds. Contusions are caused by more extensive tissue trauma after severe blunt or blast trauma. The overlying skin may seem to be intact but later become non-viable. Extensive contusion may lead to infection.

Insulin Teaching 741

Patient was instructed on diabetes with illness. Taking the medications, testing the blood glucose levels, and staying hydrated are all parts of managing the diabetes during sick days.

Miscellaneous Teaching 962

Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if muscle weakness, muscle cramping or very slow heartbeats occur.

Constipation Teaching 1003

Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: rectal bleeding and rectal pain, among others.

Colostomy Teaching 1687

Skilled nurse teaching how patient performed colostomy care , washed the stoma itself and the skin around the stoma with soft paper towels, mild soap and water. Measured the stoma, cut out the opening, removed the paper back and set it aside. Finally hold the punch with the sticky side toward your body. Center the opening on the stoma , then press firmly abdomen for 30 seconds.

VAC Teaching 1826

Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy provides intermittent and continuous therapy with integrated patient safety features.

VAC Teaching 1836

Instructed patient when should I call my clinician when on V.A.C. Therapy: immediately report to your clinician if you have any of these symptoms: fever over 102°, diarrhea, headache, sore throat, confusion, sick to your stomach or throwing up, dizziness or feel faint when you stand up, redness around the wound, skin itches or rash present, wound is sore, red or swollen, pus or bad smell from the wound, area in or around wound feels very warm.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1895

Instructed patient common post-operative guidelines following minimally invasive heart valve surgery include the following: follow-up visits with your doctor are very important for management of your medications. You will require blood tests periodically if you are on blood thinners to ensure the dose you are taking is safe.