General

Cardiac Teaching 2372

Instructed patient and caregiver what not do with her LVAD. Kink, bend or pull your driveline, disconnect the driveline from the controller (under nor...

General information Teaching 2342

SN instructed patient / caregiver on proper incontinence care as to check every 2-3 hours if needed. Educated on pressure reduction measures as to ch...

General information Teaching 2341

SN instructed on the need for adequate fluid intake, establishing a toilet schedule such as every 2 hours, or before or after activities, meals, sleep...

Wound Care Teaching 2336

SN instructed pt on hygiene r/t wound care. It is very important to maintain a clean environment as well as clean , dry skin. Do not pick at wounds, o...

General information Teaching 2334

Skilled nurse developed patient plan of care with patient/caregiver involvement to be countersigned by physician. SN to perform complete physical asse...

anxiety Teaching 2330

SN educated patient on some ways to cope with stress and anxiety. explained to the patient that anxiety can be a normal part of life when faced with s...

Vital signs Teaching 2327

SN educated patient on the importance of daily vital sign monitoring. Due to patients disease processes it is important to monitor blood pressure, wei...

Fall precautions Teaching 2314

Patient instructed on fall safety precautions to include: locking w/c before transfers, use assistive device for mobility at all times, make sure walk...

General information Teaching 2305

SN instructed patient/ CG about thickened liquids. SN explained that thickened liquids are used to treat patients with Dysphagia. Thick liquids decrea...

Nephrostomy Teaching 2304

Nephrostomy tube Instructed patient observe for 
continuous urine flow and signs of infection.