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Pulmicort Respules Teaching 28

Instructed in new medication Pulmicort to manage asthma. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as headache, pain, insomnia, asthenia, rhinitis, voice alteration, sinusitis, pharyngitis, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, taste perversion, cought, etc.

Lopressor Teaching 163

Instructed in use of Lopressor, to control high blood pressure.

Pacemaker Teaching 302

Instructed patient on how the pacemaker most commonly corrects abnormally slow heartbeat. It achieves that by electrically stimulating the heart to maintain a sufficient predetermined heart rate. On occasions a pacemaker may also be used to correct abnormally rapid heartbeat.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 313

Instructed patient about how in many cases this condition produces some amount of short-lived discomfort that disappears within a year. Limited and minor pain of osteoarthritis may occur at intervals of a few months or a year and can be treated putting the joint to rest, applying heat and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Naproxen.

Depression Teaching 398

Instructed patient about depression risk factors for suicide. Women are 3 times more likely than men to attempt suicide, but men are 3 times more likely to complete suicide.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 726

Patient was instructed on the importance of rotate the site of insulin injection to prevent future complications in that skin area. Injecting in the same place much of the time can cause hard lumps or extra fat deposits to develop.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 789

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. if you have symptoms of low blood sugar, you need to eat or drink something with sugar in it. For example, you could eat raisins, graham crackers, or candy. You could also drink skim milk, regular (not diet) soda, or fruit juice. You may also take glucose tablets.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1146

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: restlessness, confusion and loss of appetite, among others.

Teaching 1520

SN advised patient and caregiver to report the development of a late skin rash with symptoms of fever, fatique, and sore throat. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.

Wound Care Teaching 1560

Instructed patient all bed-bound and chair-bound persons, or those whose ability to 
reposition is impaired, to be at risk for pressure ulcers.