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Hypotension Teaching 275

Instructed SO to change patient's position slowly when transferring from sitting or lying positions to standing positions. This will avoid dizziness and falls due to a sudden decrease of blood pressure.

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Instructed in how to recognize S/S of hypotension such as dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, weakne...
Instructed patient about hypotensive medications and how they should be taken exactly as prescribed....
Instructed patient about diuretics and how they should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia....
Instructed patient to take blood pressure at the same time everyday and also report elevated S/P lev...
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of hypotension, such as, dizziness, blurred vision, fatig...
Instructed patient about hypotensive drugs and how they usually produce orthostatic hypotension....
SN instructed patient / caregiver to help with hypotension to drinking plenty of fluids, such as wa...
Instructed patient on how during a stroke blood supply to the brain is cut off. Prompt medical help...
Patient was instructed how to reduce friction and shear. Use draw sheet for repositioning, encourage...
Patient was instructed on how to inject. To pinch the skin properly squeeze a couple of inches of sk...