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Heart Surgery Teaching 1794

Instructed patient about activity After Heart Surgery: he first 6-8 weeks, the following guidelines are generally recommended for patients recovering from heart surgery: Don't lift objects that weigh more than 10 pounds. Don't push or pull heavy objects, unless restricted by doctor's orders, climbing stairs is allowed. walk daily. The doctor or cardiac rehabilitation specialist will provide guidelines upon the patient's return home.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1797

Instructed patient Walking:This is one of the best forms of exercise because it increases circulation throughout the body and to the heart muscle. It is important to increase your activity gradually. Walk at your own pace. Stop and rest if you get tired. Each person progresses at a different rate after heart surgery.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1798

instructed patient about importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits is to prevent further hospitalizations. Instructed patient about manage hidr Blood Pressure, High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. The longer it's left untreated, the more serious its complications can become. We have a complete suite of tools to help you learn and manage the risks to your health from high blood pressure.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1848

Instructed patient gradually increase the fiber in your diet. This can help normalize bowel movements by reducing incidents of diarrhea or constipation. However, it can also make gas and cramping worse. The best approach is to slowly increase the amount of fiber in your diet over a period of weeks.

Heart Failure Teaching 1799

instructed patient about importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits is to prevent further hospitalizations. Instructed patient your pain medication makes you feel tired, drowsy, or dizzy, call your doctor. If your pain medication causes constipation, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and eat a well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1800

Skilled nurse monitored blood pressure on patient and assess medication Instructed patient diet: early after a cardiac event, while you are still in the hospital. This phase usually includes light supervised exercise such as walking the halls and stair climbing.

Exercises Teaching 555

Patient was instructed on passive exercises (ROM exercises), that are very important if patient is in bed or in wheelchair. ROM exercises help keep the joints and muscles as healthy as possible. Without this exercises, blood flow and flexibility (moving and bending) of the joints can decrease. Joints, such as the knees and elbows, could become stiff and locked without ROM exercises. Passive Rom helps keep joint areas flexible, but do not built muscles or make them stronger.

Cardiac Teaching 2537

SN instructed patient eat an overall healthydietary pattern that emphasizes: a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry and fish nuts and legumes non-tropical vegetable oils, ensure safe effective nutrition. Patient verbalized understanding.

Wound Care Teaching 2580

Instructed 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.

Wound Care Teaching 2589

Instructed 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.