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1258 teachingsEdema Teaching 2586Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about how help decrease edema and keep it from coming backReduce salt intake. Follow your doctor's suggestions about limiting how much salt you consume. Salt can increase fluid retention and worsen edema.Edema Teaching 2585Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about how help decrease edema and keep it from coming back -Protection. Keep the affected area clean, moisturized and free from injury. Dry, cracked skin is more prone to scrapes, cuts and infection. Always wear protection on your feet if th...Edema Teaching 2584Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about how help decrease edema and keep it from coming back Compression. If one of your limbs is affected by edema, your doctor may recommend you wear compression stockings, sleeves or gloves, usually worn after your swelling has gone down, t...
Edema Teaching 2583Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about how help decrease edema and keep it from coming back Massage. Stroking the affected area toward your heart using firm, but not painful, pressure may help move the excess fluid out of that area.Edema Teaching 2582Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about how help decrease edema and keep it from coming back. Hold the swollen part of your body above the level of your heart several times a day. In some cases, elevating the affected body part while you sleep may be helpful.Edema Teaching 2581Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about how help decrease edema and keep it from coming back. Movement. Moving and using the muscles in the part of your body affected by edema, especially your legs, may help pump the excess fluid back toward your heart. Ask your doctor about...Edema Teaching 2572Diseases ProcessSN instructed patient and caregiver about edema can be a cause of serious underlying medical conditions such as: congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, kidney disease, kidney damage, weakness or damage to veins in your legs, inadequate lymphatic system, severe, ...Shingles Teaching 2556Diseases ProcessSN instructed on the signs and symptoms of herpes zoster also known as Shingles are having a rash or lesion that has appeared. Herpes zoster is sometimes confused with herpes simplex, and, occasionally, with impetigo, contact dermatitis, folliculitis, scabies,...Nutrition Teaching 2554Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about TPN administers proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. It aims to prevent and restore nutritional deficits, allowing bowel rest while supplying adequate caloric intake and essential nutrients, and removing antigenic muc...Chronic Kidney Disease Teaching 2530Diseases ProcessInstructed patient how is chronic kidney disease treated. Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Keep a healthy blood pressure. Follow a low-salt, low-fat diet. Exercise at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. Keep a healthy weight. Do not smoke ...
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