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Jackson Pratt drain Teaching 2480

Instructed patient When should I contact my healthcare provider. You drain less than 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) in 24 hours. This may mean your dr...

Jackson Pratt drain Teaching 2479

Instructed patient what are the risks of having a Jackson-Pratt drain. The JP drain site may be painful. You may have trouble lying on the side with y...

Catheter Teaching 2478

SN assessed portacath insertion site every visit. SN instructed s/sx to report to SN / MD such as redness, pain, puffiness around port, drainage from ...

Flu Teaching 2477

Instructed patient to get a flu shot each year and decrease the exposure to the flu. Avoiding the flu is especially important for people who have or a...

General information Teaching 2403

Patient was educated on how to wear ordered arm sling, Gently pull the sling over your arm and elbow. It should fit snugly around the elbow, reach aro...

General teaching Teaching 2399

SN completed all education for this SNV, and reminded patient on the importance of going to all medical appointments, bringing blood pressure log and ...

Fall precautions Teaching 2311

SN educated patient and caregiver on the importance of always using assistive device with ambulation and transfers to avoid falls or injuries. Nurse i...

Skin Care Teaching 2295

SN instructed patient that diabetes may lead to skin problems that range from itching to infections that are hard to control. To reduce your chances f...

Fall precautions Teaching 2292

Wheel char Fall precautions Avoid leaning forward and tipping yourself out of the wheelchair, Move footrests out of the way to avoid tripping on them ...

Fall precautions Teaching 2291

Skilled received patient sitting on the chair, noted difficulty when patient was trying to get up with the crutches, patient is at risk for fall. SN i...