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Hypertension Teaching 514

Patient was instructed on hypertension. It is possible to lower blood pressure by making healthy changes in the lifestyle. There are 6 lifestyle changes that can help to prevent this disease such as loosing extra weight, eating less salt, exercising, limiting alcohol drinks at 2 daily, getting potassium every day, following a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products.

Osteoporosis Teaching 538

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis that is a disease that affects your bones. It means there are bones that are thin and brittle, with lots of holes inside them like a sponge. This makes them easy to break. Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones, fractures, in the hip, spine and wrist.

Osteoporosis Teaching 540

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. There are risk factors causing this disease that can be changed such as, smoking, not exercising, drinking too much alcohol, not getting enough calcium or vitamin D.

Osteoporosis Teaching 542

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes to avoid fractures. Get enough calcium. This is one of the first steps in treating this disease. Calcium is found in many foods, including dairy products such as milk or yogurt. Calcium and vitamin D supplements are recommended. Eat a nutritious diet to keep your body healthy.

Wound Care Teaching 566

Patient was instructed on chronic wound healing. That may be compromised by coexisting underlying conditions, such as, venous valve backflow, peripheral vascular disease, uncontrolled edema and diabetes mellitus. It is important to remember that increased wound pain may be an indicator of wound complications that need treatment, and therefore practitioners may be constantly reassess the wound as well as the associated pain.

Diabetes Teaching 680

Patient was instructed on peripheral arterial disease that is a hardening of the arteries that prevents proper blood flow. The improper flow is one of the risk factors for foot ulcers, which can lead to amputation.

Diabetes Teaching 690

Patient was instructed on diabetes complications, such as kidney disease. Diabetes can damage the kidneys which not only can cause them to fail, but can also make them loose their ability to filter out waste products. This is called nephropathy.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 747

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Diabetes is currently a chronic disease with no cure. There is an exceptionally important role for patient education, diabetic support, self monitoring of blood glucose with the goal of keeping it within acceptable bounds.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 755

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. This disease causes high blood sugar levels, especially in the morning before breakfast, in people with diabetes. It occurs when: Hormones produced by the body cause the liver to release large amounts of sugar.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 761

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. This disease occurs naturally during times of infections and inflammation. When the body id stressed, endogenous (that are part of the sympathetic nervous system) are released that serve to raise the blood sugar levels.