Sample nurse teachings offered by Home Health Patient Education

Home Health Patient Education on Risk Factors and Causes of Stroke

Risk Factors and Causes of Stroke Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the safety precautions to be observed while using the transfer board as follows: Transient ischemic attack (TIA): TIA is defined as a mini stroke, caused by a brief interruption of blood supply to parts of the brain. The symptoms of TIA are the same as stroke but less in intensity and usually resolve in 24 hours timeframe. Since the episode of short-lived, [...]

Home Health Patient Teaching on Precautions for Trimipramine

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Trimipramine Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed while taking Trimipramine as below: Follow closely on the expiration date of the medication. If using a pillbox, check the expiration date on the medication container every time you fill the pillbox. If you are taking this medication for longer periods of time, set enough reminders on your phone for medication pick-up. You can have a reminder 10 days ahead, [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Safety Precautions For Using the Transfer Board

Safety precautions to be Observed while Using the Transfer Board Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the safety precautions to be observed while using the transfer board as follows: Make sure the transfer board chosen can handle your weight. Check for the weight limitations allowed on the transfer board. Having a most recent weight reading available can help choose the board that best suits your needs. Make sure the transfer board is not broken [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Overflow Incontinence and Risk Factors for Overflow Incontinence

Overflow Incontinence Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on overflow incontinence as follows: Overflow incontinence occurs when the individual is unable to empty the bladder completely. When the bladder is incompletely emptied, a portion of urine is retained in the bladder. Gradually more volume of urine is accumulated in the bladder, thus resulting in overflow and sudden leaking of a portion of the accumulated urine. Backup of urine in the bladder can also lead to [...]

Home Health Patient Education on Timed Voiding for Bladder Retraining

How to Educate or Practice Timed Voiding for Bladder Retraining Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on how to practice timed voiding as follows: Timed voiding pattern is a behavior therapy of bladder retraining. By frequently emptying the bladder and thereby, reducing the back-up of urine in the bladder, timed voiding helps prevent development of urinary tract infections. This nurse teaching covers some important steps on how to educate or practice timed voiding. The goal of [...]

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 [...]