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Teachings for Nurses & Patients

General medication Teaching 5

Instructed to store medications properly. Instructed to read the label for storage instructions.

Cardiac Teaching 140

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

Oxygen Teaching 247

Instructed patient that insulin shots work the fastest when given in the abdomen.

Pain Management Teaching 667

Patient was instructed on pain management Pain sensation has evolved to protect the body from harm by causing people to perform certain actions and avoid others. Pain might be called a protector, a predictor or simply a hassle.

Epilepsy Teaching 1066

Instructed on the importance of never attempting to restrain a person that is experiencing a seizure episode.

Diabetes Teaching 1228

Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as: excess insulin and unusual exercise, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1305

Instructed in possible cause of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, decreased activity.

Lovenox Teaching 1622

SN advised patient most common side effects from the use of Lovenox are mild pain, irritation, bruising, or redness of the skin at the site of injection. Other common side effects include bleeding, anemia, diarrhea, and nausea.

PICC Line Teaching 1640

Instructed patient / caregiver keep the insertion site and dressing dry, do not go swimming as swimming pools not only harbor bacteria but a wet dressing is an ideal medium for bacterial growth, do not allow pets or young children to play with the PICC line.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1844

Instructed patient It will take 4-6 weeks to heal completely after surgery. During this time, it is normal to: Have mild trouble with short-term memory or feel confused or “fuzzy-headed”Feel tired or have little energy,Have mild trouble with short-term memory or feel confused or “fuzzy-headed”, Feel tired or have little energy, Have trouble sleeping. You should be sleeping normally within a few months. Have some shortness of breath, Have weakness in your arms for the first month, Have trouble sleeping. You should be sleeping normally within a few months. Have some shortness of breath. Have weakness in your arms for the first month