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1258 teachingsGeneral medication Teaching 2259Diseases ProcessSpondylosis 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. Treatment is usually conservative in nature. lifestyle modifications, chiropractic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammator...COPD Teaching 2258Diseases ProcessChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition in which the bronchioles (breathing tubes) leading to the lung develop thickened membranes that secrete large amounts of sputum and pus or in which the tine alveoli (air sacs) within the lungs become ...Ileostomy Teaching 2250Diseases ProcessInstructed 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 the skin level. The stoma is bleeding more than normal.
Catheter Teaching 2249Diseases ProcessInstructed patient it’s important to routinely clean catheters to prevent infections. Wash your hands well before and after you handle your catheter. Clean the skin around the catheter twice a day using soap and water.Tracheostomy Teaching 2245Diseases ProcessTracheostomy care Instructed patient caregiver Signs and symptoms of difficulty breathing are: Retractions Pulling of the skin between the ribs, under the breastbone or around the trach itself. Also symptoms of difficulty breathing are: Sweaty and pale skin, ...PICC Line Teaching 2240Diseases ProcessInstructed 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 100.4 F (38.0 C) or higher Chills Signs of infection at the catheter site (pain, redness, drainage, burning,...Osteoarthritis Teaching 2217Diseases ProcessSkilled Nursing visited PT, PT alert and oriented x 3 PERRL. SN assessed PT head to toe , Vital signs taken and recorded using universal precaution standard . Lungs Bilateral even , unlabored respiration, abdomen soft non distended, skin warm and dry to touch ...Dehydration Teaching 2211Diseases ProcessPatient was instructed to drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent dehydration. Sports drinks and fruit juices are helpful too, but they don't provide the ideal balance of water, sugar, and salt. However, drinking more fluid than your body can process can r...Seizures Teaching 2208Diseases ProcessSN instructed that a seizure that begins in the occipital cortex may result in flashing lights, while a seizure that affects the motor cortex will result in rhythmic jerking movements of the face, arm, or leg on the side of the body opposite to the involved co...Fibromyalgia Teaching 2207Diseases ProcessFibromyalgia is one of a group of chronic pain disorders that affect connective tissues, including the muscles, ligaments (the tough bands of tissue that bind together the ends of bones), and tendons (which attach muscles to bones). The cause of fibromyalgia i...
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