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360 teachingsOstomy Care Teaching 2592ProceduresInstructed patient Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: You are vomiting.You have new or worse belly pain.You have a fever. You cannot pass stools or gas.Wound Care Teaching 2591ProceduresInstructed patient keep the sore covered with a special dressing. This protects against infection and helps keep the sore moist so it can heal.Wound Care Teaching 2590ProceduresInstructed patient DO NOT massage the skin near or on the ulcer. This can cause more damage. DO NOT use donut-shaped or ring-shaped cushions. They reduce blood flow to the area, which may cause sores.
Wound Care Teaching 2589ProceduresInstructed patient take care of your health. Eat healthy foods. Getting the right nutrition will help you heal. Lose excess weight.Get plenty of sleep. Ask your provider if it's OK to do gentle stretches or light exercises. This can help improve circulation.Wound Care Teaching 2588ProceduresInstructed patient avoid slipping or sliding as you move positions. Try to avoid positions that put pressure on your sore.Wound Care Teaching 2580ProceduresInstructed patient eat healthy foods. Getting the right nutrition will help you heal.Lose excess weight. Get plenty of sleep.Ask your provider if it's OK to do gentle stretches or light exercises. This can help improve circulation.Glucose meters Teaching 2571ProceduresSN Instructed on Glucometer testing: Clean your hands and sampling area. Use hot water and soap to wash your hands. Clean the finger you’re going to prick with an alcohol swab, or with rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball. Assemble the device. Insert a test strip ...PleurX Drainage Teaching 2568ProceduresInstructed patient you should contact your doctor immediately if you believe your catheter is infected. Redness (erythema), warmth to touch, swelling (edema), fever or drainage from around the catheter site may indicate your catheter is infected. Some redness ...PleurX Drainage Teaching 2567ProceduresInstructed patient about if your drainage is a little less each time you drain and the current amount of drainage is much smaller than previously, the fluid may be drying up and it may be time for the catheter to be removed. Call your doctor.PleurX Drainage Teaching 2566ProceduresSN instructed patient any change in the appearance of the fluid should be reported to your doctor. Patient verbalized understanding.
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