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Orchiectomy Teaching 1484

The patient was instructed in orchiectomy the importance of caring the surgical wound and dressing changes, dressing can be located over the incision and seized by the scrotal support.

Thoracentesis Teaching 1535

The patient was instructed in thoracentesis in the need that movement or coughing during the process is prohibited to prevent unintentional needle injury to the lung or pleura. The patient was advised that if coughing is inavoidable the physician can remove the needle a little to prevent hole. The patient was reviewed to evade persons with upper respiratory tract infections.

Catheter Teaching 1633

SN instructed patient/CG keep the skin around your biliary catheter dry. You can take showers if you cover the area with plastic wrap. If the area does get wet, dry the skin completely after you shower.

Peg Tube Teaching 1669

Caregiver instructed about feeding and tube care to prevent a clogged feeding tube, flush your tube with water each time after giving a feeding or medication. If your feeding tube becomes clogged, you can use these methods: Place the syringe into your feeding tube, and pull back on the plunger. Flush your tube with warm tap water.

Urinary Tract Infection Teaching 1697

SN instructed patient that water helps flush your urinary tract, make sure you drink plenty of plain water daily. Don't hold it when you need to urinate. Holding it when you need to go can help any bacteria that may be present develop into a urinary tract infection. Wipe from front to back after a bowl movement. This is especially important to help prevent bacteria from the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.

Colostomy Teaching 1702

Patient was instructed about showering and bathing. The pouches are waterproof therefore you can wear it in the shower. Your pouch will remain intact when underwater, bathing bathing or swimming.

Colostomy Teaching 1706

SN instructed patient about constipation and diarrhea can still occur with a colostomy. Reasons why constipation may occur include certain medications, not drinking enough fluids or eating enough fiber, just like before you had a colostomy.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 1720

Instructed to patient exercise is good for those with diabetes. Walking, you can even get exercise when you clean house or work in your garden. Exercise is especially good for people with diabetes because exercise helps keep weight down. Exercise helps insulin work better to lower blood sugar, exercise is good for your heart and lungs. Exercise after eating, not before, test your blood sugar before, during, and after exercising. Don't exercise when your blood sugar is over 240, avoid exercise right before you go to sleep, because it could cause low blood sugar during the night.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 1721

SN instructed patient psychological stresses such as difficulties with relationships, job pressures, financial strain, and even concerns about self-worth can contribute to hyperglycemia. If these issues become overwhelming, decreased attention to the diabetes treatment plan may also contribute to hyperglycemia.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1780

Instructed patient high-fiber and gas-producing foods can also cause some people discomfort after gallbladder surgery, so you may want to introduce them slowly back into your diet. These include: Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage.