Breathing Teaching 2488
SN instructed patient on how to get plenty of rest and sleep. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor or nurse call line if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. Find healthy ways to deal with stress. Exercise daily. Get plenty of sleep. Eat regularly and well. Patient verbalized understanding.
Reviewed November 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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