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Incontinence Teaching 132

Instructed in measures to protect skin such as keeping skin clean and dry, assessing frequently for skin breakdown, avoiding powder due to possible caking and irritation, etc.

General teaching Teaching 212

Instructed in the necessity of having an emergency evacuation plan, and available community resources if required.

Hypertension Teaching 511

Patient was instructed on hypertension. In most cases, doctors can

Blood Sugar Teaching 683

Patient was instructed on how lifestyle and daily routine can affect blood sugar levels. Food is the major culprit in altering the blood sugar level. The blood is at its highest an hour or two after eaten, and then it starts to fall. What eaten, when and how much all affect blood sugar levels.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 767

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia why blood sugar rise: The most common culprits flu or infection, emotional stress, such include, eating too much, exercising less that planned to, physical stress, such as a cold, the as family conflict, forgetting to take the medication.

COPD Teaching 831

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: mucoid or purulent sputum and loss of appetite, among others.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1139

Taught that myocardial infarction and heart arrhythmias are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 1609

Phlebitis, or an inflammation of the vein, may occur when receiving IV antibiotics which can be irritating to smaller veins. Symptoms of phlebitis include redness, tenderness and swelling. Education about recognition of these complications allows the patient to be involved and can help reduce the risk of further complications related to IV therapy.

Wound Care Teaching 1806

Instructed caregiver the patient are at high risk if the patient have or do the following: Neuropathy, Poor circulation, A foot deformity (e.g., bunion, hammer toe), Wear inappropriate shoes, Uncontrolled blood sugar, History of a previous foot ulceration.

Dementia Teaching 1936

SN instructed that the dementia symptoms vary depending on the cause, but common signs and symptoms include: Cognitive changes: Memory loss, difficulty communicating or finding words, difficulty with complex tasks, difficulty with planning and organizing, difficulty with coordination and motor functions, problems with disorientation, such as getting lost. Psychological changes like personality changes, inability to reason, inappropriate behavior, paranoia, agitation, hallucinations. Memantine (Namenda) works by regulating the activity of glutamate. Glutamate is another chemical messenger involved in brain functions, such as learning and memory. A common side effect of memantine is dizziness.