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Skin Care Teaching 655

Patient was instructed on the importance of skin integrity to avoid future complication. With a good skin care it is possible to prevent most pressure sore (bed sores), that can develop quickly in people who are very thin or obese, or who collect fluids in their tissues, who have poor nutrition, who are elderly.

Breathing Teaching 656

Patient was instructed on breathing methods. Breathe properly. Lie down on a rug or blanket on the floor with the legs straight and slightly apart, the toes pointed comfortably outwards, arms at the sides not touching the body, the palms up, and the eyes closed. This is called a "relaxed body" position. Take time to relax the body and breathe freely.

Breathing Teaching 657

Patient was instructed on breathing methods. Deep relaxed breathing. Lie down on a blanket or rug on the floor. Place one hand on the abdomen and one hand on the chest. Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose into the abdomen to push up the hand as much as feels comfortable. The chest should move only a little and only with the abdomen. Do it for five minutes, when becoming more comfortable with this technique extend it up two minutes.

Breathing Teaching 658

Patient was instructed on relaxing sight. Sighing and yawning during the day are signs that you are not getting enough oxygen. A sigh releases a bit of tension and can be practiced at will as a means of relaxing. Sit or stand up straight. Sigh deeply, letting out a sound of deep relief as the air rushes out of your lungs. Let new air come in naturally.

Fluid retention Teaching 671

Patient was instructed on fluid retention. Fluid retention leaks into body tissues from the blood. The lymphatic system is a network of tubes throughout the body that drains this fluid from tissues and empties it back into the bloodstream.

Fluid retention Teaching 672

Patient was instructed on fluid retention. The 2 broad categories of fluid retention include generalized edema, when swelling occurs throughout the body and localized edema when particular parts of the body are affected. The wide range of causes includes the body

Breathing Teaching 676

Patient was instructed on precautions to prevent respiratory complications. Avoid persons with infections and wash hands frequently. Caution the patient to avoid the use of respiratory depressants.

Breathing Teaching 677

Patient was instructed on the importance of oxygen. Oxygen plays a vital role in the circulatory and respiratory systems. As breathing, oxygen that is inhaled purifies the blood by removing poisonous waste products circulating throughout our blood system.

Breathing Teaching 678

Patient was instructed on irregular breathing. Irregular breathing will hamper the purification process and cause waste products to remain in circulation. Digestion will then become irregular, leaving tissues and organs undernourished. Improper oxygen consumption will thus ultimately lead to fatigue and heightened anxiety states.

Breathing Teaching 679

Patient was instructed on breathing methods. They are useful to settle the body and mind and induce a heightened sense of awareness. Breathing exercises have been practiced for thousands of years. Breathing exercises can be helpful for reducing anger, anxiety, depression, fatigue, irritability, muscular tension and stress.