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Diabetes Teaching 377

Instructed patient on important procedures in management of DM such as: follow prescribed diabetic diet, see physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly, take medications as ordered, exercise regularly.

Cardiac Teaching 406

Instructed patient about the importance of decreasing fluid intake when applicable and adherence to therapeutic diet to prevent cardiac overload.

Cardiac Teaching 428

Instructed patient about common risk factors associated with heart disease such as: smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.

Hypertension Teaching 498

Patient was instructed on hypertension. Changes in lifestyle that can help to prevent high blood pressure includes: maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise, avoiding too much sodium, and getting enough potassium, calcium and magnesium in the diet.

Osteoporosis Teaching 507

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Everyone can benefit from eating healthy foods, but not everyone has the same nutritional needs. Older adults will have different needs for certain nutrients. Eating healthier does not mean that you need to go on a restrictive diet.

Osteoporosis Teaching 521

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Eat a nutritious diet to keep your body healthy. Healthy eating means choosing a variety of foods from the basic food groups: meat and meat substitutes; dairy; fruits and vegetables; grains, such as breads and pasta; and a limited amount of fats and sweets.

Osteoporosis Teaching 527

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. After the age of aboutbone thinning is a natural process and cannot be stopped completely. Whether you develop osteoporosis depends on the thickness of your bones early in life, as well as your health, diet, and physical activity later in life.

Osteoporosis Teaching 529

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. If you eat a diet adequate in calcium and vitamin D and exercise regularly early in life and then continue with these healthy habits, you may be able to delay or avoid osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis Teaching 532

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. It's common for a person's diet to supply only half the calcium the bones need, so you probably need to take supplements. Your bones need vitamin D to absorb calcium. One study showed that vitamin D may reduce an older person's risk of falling by 22%.

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.