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Dibucaine Teaching 13

Instructed in new medication Dibucaine and in S/E such as hypersensitivity reactions, rash, swelling, burning, stinging and tenderness.

Allegra Teaching 46

Instructed in new medication Allegra to manage allergic rhinitis. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, dyspepsia, dysmenorrhea, and viral infection.

Diabetes Teaching 345

Instructed patient on possible causes of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or the wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, decreased activity.

Fall precautions Teaching 442

Instructed patient not to pile up items on the floor, stairway or pathways between rooms.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 770

Patient was instructed on hyperglycemia disease. Hyperglycemia one of the classic symptoms excessive urination. But also feeling ill, nausea, with vomiting, stomach pain, dehydration (dry mouth and skin) fruity acetone breath, deep rapid breathing, drowsiness and mental illness are other hyperglycemia symptoms.

Lamictal Teaching 922

Taught that Lamictal may be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in people aged 18 and older.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1154

Instructed on some potential factors of decreased tolerance in response to increased physical activity, such as: poor nutrition and advancing age, among others.

Lexapro Teaching 1670

Instructed patient in medication Lexapro is an oral drug that is used for treating depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Side effects Nausea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, constipation, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, and increased sweating may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

Colostomy Teaching 1714

Instructed patient Call your doctor if the skin around your stoma: Pulls back, Is red or raw, has a rash, is dry, hurts or burns, swells or pushes out.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1727

Instructed caregiver include ensuring that the tracheotomy tube is securely in place and is patent.