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Teaching 127

Instructed in the importance of restricting sodium intake. Advised to use salt substitutes (if permitted by MD) by seasoning food with condiments such as lemon, parsley, cinnamon, etc.

Wound Care Teaching 157

Instructed in refusal to observe wound care or participate with care if they feel unable/uncomfortable with this procedure.

Fall precautions Teaching 430

Patient and/or caregiver instructed to install grab bars in the bathtub. This simple procedure will prevent falls while the patient is in the bathtub and at the same time will provide additional support when she/he needs it.

Fall precautions Teaching 433

Patient and/or caregiver instructed to clean any spilled or splashed grease on the kitchen floor immediately to prevent accidents.

Fall precautions Teaching 813

Instructed patient in the importance to use the ambulatory aids to prevent accidental falls.

Miscellaneous Teaching 983

Instructed on the importance/need of keeping her medical appointments.

Emphysema Teaching 1084

Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid/decrease exposure to excessive heat (which increases oxygen requirements) and avoid/decrease exposure to excessive cold (which increases possibility of bronchospasm), among others.

Osteoporosis Teaching 1129

Instructed on some potential complications of Osteoporosis, such as: Ileus (intestinal obstruction) and fractures, among others.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1170

Taught that avoiding excess sugar intake and avoiding excess salt intake are measures aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1803

Instructed patient when to resume usual activities, light housekeeping (dusting, setting the table, washing dishes, folding clothes) light gardening (potting plants, trimming flowers) needlework, reading, cooking meals, climbing stairs, Small mechanical jobs, shopping, attending sports events, church, movies, and restaurants, passenger in car, Walking, treadmill, stationary bike, shampooing hair and playing cards/games.