General

Skin Care Teaching 2414

SN instructed care giver that changing a patient's position in bed every 2 hours helps keep blood flowing. This helps the skin stay healthy and preven...

Fall precautions Teaching 2408

SN instruction patient and care giver on fall prevention starts with creating a safe living space. Clean up clutter. Repair or remove tripping hazards...

Oxygen Teaching 2404

SN instructed on intermittent claudication which is a condition caused by narrowing of the arteries that supply the legs with blood. Intermittent clau...

Leg edema Teaching 2401

SN instructed on ways to help reduce Edema: to elevate lower extremities above the level of the heart approximately 8-12 inches for at least 30 minute...

Leg edema Teaching 2400

SN Instructed on measures to detect and alleviate edema: Gently compress the soft tissue with your thumb over both shins for a few minutes and observe...

Jackson Pratt drain Teaching 2389

Instructed patient It recommended that you safety pin the drainage bottle to your clothing during the day and to your clothes during the night. Allow ...

Nephrostomy Teaching 2382

Patient was explained that having a nephrostomy tube in for a long time increases the risk of getting an infection. Nephrostomy tube care focuses on p...

Cardiac Teaching 2377

Instructed patient that for healthy living with your LVAD, you’ll need to make sure that: the equipment is working properly,you have sufficient power ...

Walker safety Teaching 2374

Instructed patient to remember that shorter "trips" take planning too: Any time you leave your home whether it’s a one-hour drive to visit friends or ...

Cardiac Teaching 2373

Instructed patient that when traveling with an LVAD will involve some extra planning and preparation.When scheduling a trip, discuss your plans ahead ...