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Teachings for Nurses & Patients

Verapamil / Calan / Isoptin Teaching 148

Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Verapamil, including, dizziness, headache, fatigue, intermittent decrease in B/P and heart rate, nausea, and constipation.

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 349

Instructed patient about basic tips to help prevent infections in people with diabetes: wear shoes or slippers at all times, wear comfortable shoes; get used to new shoes slowly and always wear 'heavy' soft cotton socks.

Fall precautions Teaching 437

Patient instructed that if after a fall he or she doesn

Personal hygiene Teaching 702

Patient was instructed on personal hygiene. Cover the mouth or turn away from people when coughing and sneezing. It

Labetalol Teaching 908

Taught that Labetalol is to be taken by mouth, usually twice a day, either with or without food.

Constipation Teaching 1001

Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: bowel blockage (no stool passes and pain occurs).

Epilepsy Teaching 1102

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: trauma, tumors and high fever, among others.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1112

Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia, among others.

Teaching 1555

Instructed caregiver A.L.F's staff on relieving and preventing patient's leg edema. The first line of defense is: leg elevation. Elevate legs above the level of the heart which puts minimal pressure on the back of the knees and thighs and lower back. Other help to decrease swelling is limiting salt intake, drink plenty of water, avoid sitting with the feet dependent.

Hydrochlorothiazide Teaching 2093

SN instructed patient / caregiver on medication Hydrochlorothiazide. SN explained to patient that Hydrochlorothiazide ( HCTZ ) is a medication indicated for edema and hypertension. SN explained to patient / caregiver that it is a diuretic that reduces fluid volume overload which, in turn, lowers blood pressure. Explained that side effects of this medication includes dizziness, dehydration, weakness, pancreatitis, anemia and nausea. SN instructed patient / caregiver to notify physician ( MD ) if experiencing persistence or worsening of side effects.