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Charcots Syndrome Neurogenic Arthropathy Teaching 1394

The patient was instructed in charcot’s syndrome how to apply warm compresses to relieve local joint pain and tenderness. The patient was reviewed to inspect the skin of affected joints daily, checking for abrasions, cuts, or ulcers. The patient was taught in the proper techniques for crutches or other immobilization devices and refer to the physical therapy in case for proper fitting and readjustment of devices.

Burns Teaching 1411

The patient was instructed in burns and its classification. The patient was advised that the curative process with new skin progress is expected in 6 weeks with mature healing within 6 to 12 months, depending on the extended of injury. The patient was taught to care of healed burns, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight, harsh detergent, fabric softeners etc., avoid contact with persons with infections especially upper respiratory infections. The patient was recommended to obtain medical supplies for dressing and any special assistive devices for home care management. The patient was encouraged in the importance of physiotherapy to assist in the exercise regimen and water exercises to maintain limb mobility.

Electrophysiology Study Cardiac Mapping Teaching 1431

The patient was instructed in electrophysiology study cardiac mapping on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal. The patient was instructed in the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.

Enucleation Teaching 1437

The patient was instructed in enucleation explaining the importance of not rubbing, touching, or bounding the orbit or wearing eye makeup. The patient was taught in cleaning the lid and shows how to remove drainage by gently sweeping the cotton ball from the inner to the outer. The patient was instructed in the care of the eye socket how insert and remove if used. The patient was advised to wear an eye protection or patch to keep the socket clean until the prosthesis is fixed. The patient was instructed the need to protect the vision in the lasting eye. The patient was advised in the importance of good handwashing before managing ophthalmic medications. The patient was advised that with the loss of one eye, the field of vision is limited and profundity perception changes need to overstress head movements to achieve a full visual field. The patient was advised using caution during activities until patient adjusts to the loss.

Glomerulonephritis Teaching 1447

The patient was instructed in glomerulonephritis in the significance of daily weights, same time, same clothing, after urination and before eating. The patient was advised on finding supplies for home blood pressure checking. The patient was taught to measurement blood pressure and how frequently to do it. The patient was instructed the need to keep good skin care of edematous body areas to stop excoriation and skin breakdown. The patient was instructed in fluid limitations, fluids may be contingent on how much urine is put out.

Nephrotic Syndrome Teaching 1448

The patient was instructed in nephrotic syndrome in the significance of daily weights, same time, same clothing, after urination and before eating. The patient was advised on finding supplies for home blood pressure checking. The patient was taught to measurement blood pressure and how frequently to do it. The patient was instructed the need to keep good skin care of edematous body areas to stop excoriation and skin breakdown. The patient was instructed in fluid limitations, fluids may be contingent on how much urine is put out.

Hemophilia Teaching 1455

The patient was instructed in hemophilia the necessity of good process in case of bleeding, applying cold compresses and tender direct compression to the place, raise the affected part. The patient was advised to defenses to stop bleeding, use an electric razor, evade constipation, and use a soft-bristled toothbrush. The patient was reviewed the importance of frequent valuation of joint function to permit rapid identification and conduct of hemophilic arthritis. The patient was recommended the essential to get regular dental care.

Pacemaker Teaching 1467

The patient was instructed in implantable cardioverter defibrillator the moods and feelings when the device delivers a countershock, a blow, thump, or kick in the chest. The patient was advised that someone touching the patient will not feel the shock or will feel only a tingle. The patient was taught not to wear close-fitting, restrictive clothing like belts and girdles. The patient was reviewed to evade strong magnets and magnetic fields as a radio or TV transmitting towers, spark plugs or running motor like lawn mower or car, handheld airport detectors, microwave ovens, hair dryers.

Laminectomy Teaching 1469

The patient was instructed in laminectomy in the use of antiembolism tube to stop thrombus formation. The patient was taught in techniques for ankle rotating and calf driving to increase venous movement in legs. The patient was reviewed in the use of braces or corsets. The patient was recommended in the use of assistive devices to help decrease trauma on the back, elevated toilet seats, tub railings. The patient was instructed to have the incision place clean and dry until sutures and staples are removed.

Systemic Teaching 1475

The patient was instructed in lupus erythematosus systemic the importance of skin care consuming only no allergenic skin and hair care products. The patient was advised to evade sun contact and ultraviolet lights. The patient was recommended to evade infections by staying away from large masses and persons identified to have active infections. The patient was advised the need for careful oral care.