General medication Teaching 2259
Spondylosis is a degeneration of the spinal column from any cause. The wear and tear of the spinal column is the most common cause of spondylosis. Tre...
Diseases Process
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COPD Teaching 2258
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition in which the bronchioles (breathing tubes) leading to the lung develop thickened membranes...
Ileostomy Teaching 2250
Instructed patient when to call the doctor the stoma is swollen and is more than a 1/2 inch (1 cm) larger than normal. The stoma is pulling in, below...
Catheter Teaching 2249
Instructed patient it’s important to routinely clean catheters to prevent infections. Wash your hands well before and after you handle your catheter. ...
Tracheostomy Teaching 2245
Tracheostomy care Instructed patient caregiver Signs and symptoms of difficulty breathing are: Retractions Pulling of the skin between the ribs, unde...
PICC Line Teaching 2240
Instructed patient Call your provider right away if you have any of the following: Pain or burning in your shoulder, chest, back, arm, or leg Fever of...
Osteoarthritis Teaching 2217
Skilled Nursing visited PT, PT alert and oriented x 3 PERRL. SN assessed PT head to toe , Vital signs taken and recorded using universal precaution st...
Dehydration Teaching 2211
Patient was instructed to drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent dehydration. Sports drinks and fruit juices are helpful too, but they don't prov...
Seizures Teaching 2208
SN instructed that a seizure that begins in the occipital cortex may result in flashing lights, while a seizure that affects the motor cortex will res...
Fibromyalgia Teaching 2207
Fibromyalgia is one of a group of chronic pain disorders that affect connective tissues, including the muscles, ligaments (the tough bands of tissue t...