Diseases Process

Paget disease Teaching 2184

SN instructed patient on Paget disease. Paget disease is a chronic bone disorder. Most people who have Paget disease of bone have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, the most common complaint is bone pain. Paget disease can cause pain in the bones or joints, headaches and hearing loss, pressure on nerves, increased head size, bowing of limb, or curvature of spine. Because this disease causes your body to generate new bone faster than normal, the rapid remodeling produces bone that's softer and weaker than normal bone, which can lead to bone pain, deformities and fractures. To reduce your risk of complications associated with Paget disease of bone, try these tips, prevent falls by using assistive devices like a walker or cane, fall - proof your home. Remove slippery floor coverings, use nonskid mats in your bathtub or shower, eat well. Be sure your diet includes adequate levels of calcium and vitamin D, which helps bones absorb calcium and exercise regularly. Regular exercise is essential for maintaining joint mobility and bone strength.

Teaching 1491

The patient was instructed in epicondylitis in the use of orthotics like as pads, shoe inserts. The patient was instructed in how to use heat and cold applications. The patient was taught to cover the heat or cold container with a dry cotton cover.

Bursitis Teaching 1492

The patient was instructed in bursitis in the use of orthotics like as pads, shoe inserts. The patient was instructed in how to use heat and cold applications. The patient was taught to cover the heat or cold container with a dry cotton cover.

Osteomalacia Teaching 1493

The patient was instructed in osteomalacia in the importance of the part that vitamin D plays in calcium and phosphorus absorption. The patient was advised that sunlight is a good source of Vitamin D construction. The patient was reviewed to evade the use of aluminum-containing antiacids.

Osteomyelitis Teaching 1494

The patient was instructed in osteomyelitis in the necessity of wound care using aseptic method for dressing changes. The patient was advised to care of a casted extremity. The patient was reviewed to care for external fixator device. The patient was recommended how to use and care for the Hickman catheter for home antibiotic therapy. The patient was encouraged in the importance of immobilizing the affected part to reduction the spread of infected material.

Osteoporosis Teaching 1495

The patient was instructed in osteoporosis in the significance of creating home safety measures to prevent falls and injuries. The patient was advised to use ambulatory assist devices like cane or walker. The patient was reviewed of the need for sunlight (15 minutes/day) to let beginning of vitamin D. The patient was recommended to use of calcium supplements.

Ovarian Cancer Teaching 1496

The patient was instructed in ovarian cancer in the need to care for the incision with general hygiene and daily bathing. The patient was advised to evade constipation by taking mild laxatives and stool softeners. The patient was taught to care of the suprapubic catheter. The patient was reviewed that no interaction tampons, douching, or tub baths. The patient was explained that menstruation will no longer happen.

Osteitis Deformans Teaching 1497

The patient was instructed in paget’s disease osteitis deforrmans in the importance to self-inject calcitonin. The patient was advised to take etidronate to program medication doses 2 hours before or after meals. The patient was taught to use ambulatory assist devices and aids like cane, walker.

Pancreatic Cancer Teaching 1498

The patient was instructed in pancreatic cancer to use frequent baths, lotions, and ointments to calm skin and reduce itching. The patient was taught in other methods of pain administration. The patient was taught in the self-administration of insulin.

Pericarditis Teaching 1500

The patient was instructed in pericarditis to evade people with colds or flu. The patient was advised that sitting up and inclined forward on a table may relief chest discomfort.