General

Constipation Teaching 2262

SN instructed patient to increase fluid intake after discharge for constipation due to anesthesia and pain medication. Patient may also try warm prune...

General information Teaching 2260

SN instructed the patient about care of incision site. Patient was instructed to check the incision daily for signs and symptoms of infection like inc...

Constipation Teaching 2257

SN instructed patient/ CG about laxatives. Laxatives should be taken as ordered. Drink plenty of fluids. Overuse of laxatives can cause constipation.

Tracheostomy Teaching 2246

Instructed patient caregiver clean technique includes tracheostomy care: hand washing, using gloves is optional, re-using a trach tube and/or inne...

PICC Line Teaching 2244

Instructed patient as much as possible, use the arm with the PICC in it for normal daily activities. Lack of movement can lead to blood clots. So it's...

PICC Line Teaching 2232

Instructed patient do not take a bath in a bathtub. Cover the insertion site with clear, plastic wrap and tape to keep it dry before showering. Instru...

PICC Line Teaching 2231

Instructed patient call your health hare provider immediately if you have: pain, fever, a large amount of bright red bleeding and also if you have: wa...

Peg Tube Teaching 2230

Instructed patient you may need to check your weight daily or weekly, Your healthcare provider may need to change your feeding if your weight changes ...

Peg Tube Teaching 2229

Instructed patient check for redness, swelling, any drainage or excess skin growing around the tube. A small amount of clear tan drainage can be norma...

Peg Tube Teaching 2228

Instructed patent / CG wash skin around the tube with soap and warm water. Clean around G-tube to remove any drainage and / or crusting. Rinse soap of...