Abnormal glucose Teaching 2296
SN taught patient that learning what affects your blood glucose levels and what to do when they are higher or lower than desired takes practice. Looki...
Diseases Process
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Chronic Kidney Disease Teaching 2294
SN educated patient/caregiver about CKD. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. The m...
Wound Care Teaching 2289
Instructed patient check the wound for increased redness, swelling, or a bad odor. Patient should pay attention to the color and amount of drainage fr...
Peg Tube Teaching 2281
SN to instruct patient Keep the site covered when you shower. Tape a piece of clear adhesive plastic over the dressing to keep it dry while you shower...
Peg Tube Teaching 2280
SN to instruct patient change the bandage around the tube, the bolsters, skin barriers, and tube attachments at least every 7 days. If your bandages, ...
Peg Tube Teaching 2279
SN to instruct patient Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: you have new or worse symptoms of a kidney infection...
Exercises Teaching 2267
SN instructed patient / Caregiver that clients with kidney disease should engage in activities that will improve their overall health. For example, ex...
Insulin Teaching 2266
Patient instructed on the importance of alternating insulin injection sites, reviewed alternative injection sites. Instructed injecting into the same ...
Heart Failure Teaching 2265
SN instructed about arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), also called coronary artery disease (CAD) or coronary heart disease (CHD), refers to arteri...
Hyponatremia Teaching 2261
SN instructed caregivers/patient on hyponatremia, which means your blood level of sodium (salt) is too low. Salt is needed for the body and brain to w...