Cardiac Teaching 2373

Instructed patient that when traveling with an LVAD will involve some extra planning and preparation.When scheduling a trip, discuss your plans ahead of time with your LVAD team. They‘ll help you be as independent as possible, and still stay safe and healthy. They can also provide you with the necessary travel documents, as well as helpful tips. Understanding was verbalized.

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Instructed in complication requiring medical intervention associated with hypertension such as SOB,...

Instructed in S/S of hypertension such as blurred vision, nouse bloods, dizziness, headache, palpita...

Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of angina such as SOB, chest pain, anxiety, indige...

Instructed on diagnosis of Pulmonary Edema. This occurs when there is an accumulation of fluid in th...

Instructed in the assessment of their chest pain, including amount, frequency, location, duration an...

Instructed in management of chest pain, to sit or lie down and rest immediately at onset of pain, if...

Instructed in the use of NTG for chest pain/pressure. To take at onset of pain, 1 tablet every 5 min...

Instructed to always sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries, incre...

Instructed in the possible side effects of NTG, including headache, dizziness with position changes,...

Instructed in other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention, such as, increased...