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Wound Care Teaching 24

Instructed in signs and symptoms of complications and/or deterioration of wound status such as temperature above 100 grade, increase redness, drainage, edema, increase pain, increase size of wound.

Fall precautions Teaching 603

Patient was instructed on strategies that can significantly help decrease the risk of a fall such as: Good lighting throughout the home, especially in stairwells and hallways, Non-slip floors and rugs, Hand rails on stairs, next to the toilet and in the shower and bathtub.

Fluid retention Teaching 672

Patient was instructed on fluid retention. The 2 broad categories of fluid retention include generalized edema, when swelling occurs throughout the body and localized edema when particular parts of the body are affected. The wide range of causes includes the body

Blood Sugar Teaching 683

Patient was instructed on how lifestyle and daily routine can affect blood sugar levels. Food is the major culprit in altering the blood sugar level. The blood is at its highest an hour or two after eaten, and then it starts to fall. What eaten, when and how much all affect blood sugar levels.

Fall precautions Teaching 822

Instructed on the importance of using adjunctive equipment (e.g., cane) as a measure aimed to reducing the risk of falls/injuries.

Diabetes Teaching 857

Taught that effectively controlling high blood sugar levels help prevent circulation problems and blindness, among others.

Electrophysiology Study Cardiac Mapping Teaching 1431

The patient was instructed in electrophysiology study cardiac mapping on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal. The patient was instructed in the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.

Losartan Teaching 1734

Instructed patient about Losartan, it is used toTreat hypertension and reducing the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. Possible SE/AR may include, Diarrhea, Muscle cramps, Dizziness, Insomnia, Nasal congestion. Losartan also may cause: A persistent cough, an increase serum potassium and Impotence.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1780

Instructed patient high-fiber and gas-producing foods can also cause some people discomfort after gallbladder surgery, so you may want to introduce them slowly back into your diet. These include: Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage.

Colostomy Teaching 1868

Instructed patient in some cases of colostomy, skin irritation or infection can result from stool that leaks under the bag. A hernia can develop around a colostomy, and the bowel may become narrow. Taking good care of your stoma and eating a balanced diet can help you avoid these problems. Pouching systems are waterproof. However, you may feel more secure if you wear an ostomy belt or put 
tape around the edges of your skin barrier when you are in the water.