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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.

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.

Tracheotomy Teaching 2037

SN instructed patient about tracheotomy care dressing changes promote skin integrity and help prevent infection at the stoma site and
 in the respiratory system. The patient should be instructed at least once per shift, apply a new dressing to the stoma site to absorb secretions and insulate the skin
. After applying a skin barrier, apply either a split - drain or a foam dressing. Change a wet dressing immediately.

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.