December 2022 - Home Health Patient Education

Home Health Patient Education on Signs and Symptoms of of Inflammation

Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation Nurse educated patient and caregiver on signs and symptoms of inflammation as follows: Pain: Pain at the site of injury is secondary to chemical mediators of pain, such as, histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins. Heat: Heat is secondary to increased blood flow to the site of injury, providing more oxygen and cells needed for protection and healing of the site. Redness: Redness is secondary to increased blood flow to the site [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Observing Hand Hygiene Protocol during Wound Care

When to Observe Hand Hygiene Protocol during Wound Care Nurse educated the patient and caregiver upon when to observe hand hygiene protocol during wound care as follows: Perform hand hygiene before donning the gloves and starting to gather wound care supplies in the patient environment. The supplies are considered a clean environment and accessing the supplies without proper hand hygiene can potentially contaminate them. Read through the wound care orders carefully and gather all the [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Measures to Prevent Exacerbation of Hypertension

Measures to Prevent Exacerbation of Hypertension Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on measures to prevent exacerbation of hypertension as below: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure and heart rate readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and above 160. Report consistent diastolic readings below 60 and above 90. Report any consistent heart rate readings below 55 and above 100. Observe compliance with all cardiac medications, as [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Risk Factors for Developing ARDS

Risk Factors for Development of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the risk factors for development of ARDS as follows: ARDS usually occurs in patients, who are severely ill, hospitalized, and have many factors of comorbidity. Injury to the lungs and alveoli can occur secondary to conditions such as, Severe sepsis Excessive inhalation of exhaust fumes Unresolving pneumonia Near drowning with fluid accumulation in the lungs Major physical trauma to [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on signs and symptoms of polycystic kidney disease as follows: UTIs: Patients with multiple cysts of the kidney frequently present with UTIs. Enlarged cysts in the kidneys can compress onto the urinary tubules and result in obstruction to the urine flow and retention of urine in the kidney. Retained urine is always a risk factor for development of UTI. Anemia: Erythropoietin produced by [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Functions of Different Parts of the Brain

Functions of Different Parts of the Brain Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the functions of different parts of the brain as follows: Brain is broadly divided into cerebrum or the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and brainstem, each part performing different functions and put together contribute to the normal function of the brain. Cerebrum is the big dome-shaped part of the brain, divided into many lobes, and occupies major part of the space in the [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Sites for Insulin Administration

Sites for Insulin Administration Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on sites for insulin administration as follows: Insulin is administered into the less sensitive layer of fatty tissue, just underneath the skin (subcutaneous fat). Injecting insulin into the fat layer beneath the skin can help absorption of insulin into the blood stream at a desired and consistent rate. Insulin can be injected into the subcutaneous fat available at various body sites by using insulin syringe, insulin pen, [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Route of Insulin Administration

Route of Insulin Administration Nurse educated the patient and on route of insulin administration as follows: Insulin is administered into the less sensitive layer of fatty tissue, just underneath the skin (subcutaneous fat). Injecting insulin into the fat layer beneath the skin can help absorption of insulin into the blood stream at a desired and consistent rate. To facilitate insulin administration into the subcutaneous fat, insulin is administered via insulin syringe, insulin pen, or insulin infusion. The [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Systematic Factors Contributing to Delayed Wound Healing

Systematic Factors Contributing to Delayed Wound Healing Nurse educated the patient and caregiver upon overall systematic factors contributing to delayed wound healing as follows: Poor nutritional status: Adequate nutrition intake, especially protein intake, is needed for timely wound healing. Protein is essential for development of granulation tissue, resulting in quickening of the healing process. Individuals with history of malnutrition can present with poor protein intake, which can compromise growth of granulation tissue, thus contributing to [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Distraction Technique for Pain Management

Distraction Technique for Pain Management Nurse educated the patient and caregiver regarding practicing distraction technique for pain management as follows: Distraction is an alternative pain management technique of shifting the attention away. Distraction can help with masking and reducing the experience of pain, by consciously training the mind to focus on an activity, but does not completely terminate the pain. Practice distraction technique by listening to some soothing music or a song you like. You [...]