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Diabetes Teaching 899

Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of lowblood sugar, such as: drowsiness and pale, moist skin, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 900

Taught that excess insulin and unusual exercise may lead to lowblood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).

Diabetes Teaching 1222

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of lowblood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: fatigue, headache and drowsiness, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1223

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of lowblood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: tremors and pale, moist skin, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1224

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of lowblood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: hunger, anxiety and impaired vision, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1227

Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (lowblood sugar), such as: lack of food and excess insulin, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1228

Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (lowblood sugar), such as: excess insulin and unusual exercise, among others.

Thyroid hormone Teaching 2035

SN instructed patient about how the thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism. When this hormone is abnormally low the energy production decreases, disrupting many vital functions. This can include skin issues such as: Coldness in the fingers and feet with pale and dry coarse skin, eczema, a yellowish hue to the skin, sparse and brittle hair, which comes out in handfuls, loss of hair in the outer third of eyebrows, slow growing, ridged and brittle nails, edema in face, eyelids, hands and feet, and delayed wound healing. Some of these things can be avoided if you are taking your replacement medication daily as ordered and are getting regular blood work to assure the medication is at the correct dose.

Bone Marrow Teaching 2354

SN educated patient about Neutropenia. Neutropenia is an abnormally low count of neutrophils, which is a type of white blood cell. Neutrophils are made in the bone marrow, so anything that inhibits or disrupts that process can result in neutropenia. Instructed patient to prevent infection; Promote oral care, Promote hygiene, Prevent skin breakdown, Promote nutrition and ensure food is prepared and stored appropriately. Educated on signs and symptoms of infection; which include fever, Red, swollen, warm, or painful skin areas or wounds, An area of orange, bumpy skin with blisters, Cough, chest pain, or trouble breathing, Burning feeling while you urinate. Patient verbalized understanding.

Cardiac Teaching 424

Instructed patient about the use of NTG for chest pain or pressure. Beginning pain or pressure episode take 1 tablet every 5 minutes, and up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If complete pain relief is not achieved after taking the 3rd tablet, call 911.