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Augmentin Teaching 45

Instructed in new medication Augmentin to manage infection. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, skin rash, blurred vision, confusion, anxiety, redness, etc.

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.

Tracheostomy Teaching 448

Instructed patient to secure the new ties to the tracheostomy tube flanges before removing the old ones. Insert your little finger between the tie tapes and your patient's neck to check the fit and ensure his comfort.

Hypertension Teaching 512

Patient was instructed on hypertension. High blood pressure doesn

Hyperglycemia Teaching 729

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The way diabetes is managed changes with age. Insulin production decrease because of age-related impairment of pancreatic beta cells. Additionally insulin resistance increase because of the loss of lean tissue and the accumulation of fat, particularly intra-abdominal fat, and the decreased tissue sensitivity to insulin.

Levothyroxine Teaching 882

Instructed on the importance, when taking Levothyroxine, of not changing brands of thyroid preparations, as this may affect drug bioavailability.

Miscellaneous Teaching 990

Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if jaw pain and/or eye/vision problems occur.

Constipation Teaching 1020

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating constipation, such as: organic problems, inactivity and chronic use of laxatives and enemas, among others.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1153

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of activity intolerance in response to physical activity, such as: dizziness, pallor and/or cyanosis, among others.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1845

Instructed patient call your doctor or nurse if: You have chest pain or shortness of breath that does not go away when you rest. You have pain in and around your incision that does not continue to get better at home.Your pulse feels irregular it is very slow (fewer than 60 beats a minute) or very fast (over 100 to 120 beats a minute).