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Cough Teaching 1395

The patient was instructed in chest trauma flail chest how to splint the chest when coughing to avoid pain. The patient was encouraged to review upper respiratory infection, shortness of breath, persistent cough, and persistent chest pain.

Colorectal Cancer Teaching 1399

The patient was instructed in colorectal cancer in the care of the surgical dressing, explaining how to inspect the incision. The patient was advised in maintaining regular bowel movements, eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet, and avoid constipation.

Buerger's Disease Teaching 1408

The patient was instructed in buerger’s disease in the role nicotine plays in advancing the disease. The patient was advised on daily foot care, wear well-fitted shoes, avoiding going barefoot, use cotton or wool socks.

Valgus Teaching 1409

The patient was instructed in bunion hallux valgus in the importance of proper footware. The patient was advised in the proper application of felt rings or pads and other orthoses.

Catheter Teaching 1412

The patient was instructed in cardiac catheterization on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal.

Lovenox Teaching 1419

Patient instructed to report any sings/symptoms of bleeding. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.

Epididymitis Teaching 1421

The patient was instructed in epididymitis in the use of ease ways, ice packs, and elevations of scrotum, loose, lightweight clothing, and scrotal support while walking. The patient was advised of informing all sexual partners if the inflammation is due to sexually transmitted disease.

Endocarditis Teaching 1433

The patient was instructed in endocarditis that can lead to bacteremia and reinfection by poor oral hygiene, dental work, cleaning, gum treatment, extractions, gastrointestinal, genitourinary procedures, vaginal deliveries, furuncles, staphylococcal infections, surgical procedures. The patient was advised the need for antibiotic prophylaxis before a procedure that may cause bacteremia.

Endometriosis Teaching 1435

The patient was instructed in endometriosis and to deal with a future hysterectomy. The patient was taught pain management offering alternative methods to deal with chronic pain

Internal Fixator Teaching 1439

The patient was instructed in fixator devices internal fixator positions a risk for refracture and analysis preventive actions, care in support walking, and no weight manner in anticipation of well-ordered by the doctor. The patient was advised that some nails or large plates may be removed in a year.