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Cardiac Teaching 176

Instructed in risk factors associated with heart disease, including smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.

Wound Care Teaching 552

Patient was instructed on eliminate or minimize pain of wound. Address the cause (remove the source if external, treat the infection or medicate based on physiological stimulus), pharmacological strategies

Hyperglycemia Teaching 752

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The symptom of being frequently thirsty is due to the fact that the body can sense the excess water that is being lost because of the frequent urinating and the normal response is to become thirsty.

Diabetes Teaching 801

Patient was instructed on diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, often simply called diabetes, is a common disorder in which the body cannot properly use the carbohydrates (starches and simple sugars), fats and proteins in foods.

Coronary Artery Disease Teaching 1031

SN instructed patient and caregiver that myocardial infarction and angina pectoris are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Symptoms for myocardial infarction tightness or pain in the chest, neck, back, or arms. Angina symptoms squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. Call your doctor immediately for any symptoms. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1646

Instructed patient about the signs and symptoms to call 9-1-1 with regard to diagnosis Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), or congestive heart failure, that may point to the condition being worsened and needing immediate medical attention by 9-1-1, call MD to report to MD: crackling noise that can be audibly heard as patient exhales, pink, frothy sputum that patient coughs out, patient has markedly increased shortness of breath that is not relieved even after 15 minutes of rest, may also be non-productive but incessant cough that includes crackling sound, rapid heart rate that may last more than 30 minutes (with or without dizziness), weight gain of more than 2-3 pounds in one day, or 5-7 pounds in seven days, lower extremity swelling which may or may not include fluid seeping through the skin. With regard to increased/increasing shortness of breath that is not relieved, however, told PCG and patient to remain calm and call 9-1-1 and not wait/call MD as it needs to be taken care of right away, because the patient needs oxygen in the body immediately - a medical emergency.

Apresoline Teaching 1733

SN instructed in new medication Apresoline ( Hydralazine ), its uses as a vasodilator to decrease BP and common side effects such as; Headache, anorexia, dizziness, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, tachycardia, angina pectoris. Patient was instructed on the signs and symptoms of hypotension that may happen in a few seconds or minutes of standing up after been sitting or lying down. It feel like fainting. Signs include: dizziness, blurry vision, confusion, weakness and nausea. Those symptoms go away if sitting or lying down for few minutes until the blood pressure adjusts to normal.

Fistula Teaching 1752

Instructed patient about external fistulas cause discharge through the skin. They are accompanied by other symptoms, including: abdominal pain, painful bowel obstruction, fever, elevated white blood cell count. Prevent skin maceration and breakdown from corrosive effluent and wound infection. Patient comfort, accurate measurement of effluents, patient mobility protect skin from damage from effluent, containment of effluent, odor control.

Midline Teaching 1815

Instructed patient in medications Vancomycin and
 Cefepime treats bacterial infections. Instructed patient about Midline activities to avoid Bathing: Caregivers may tell you to 
take showers rather than baths to help prevent infection. When bathing, keep the area where the catheter is inserted covered
 and sealed with plastic wrap. This will keep the area of skin and the bandage dry, and help prevent an infection.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1842

Instructed patient stay active during your recovery. Be sure to start slowly and increase your activity little by little,do not stand or sit in the same spot for too long. Move around a little bit. Walking is a good exercise for the lungs and heart. Take it slowly at first.