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Nurse Teaching on Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Individuals

Nurse Teaching on Common Causes of Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Individuals Nurse educated the patient and caregiver regarding common causes of hypoglycemia in diabetic individuals as follows: Irregular eating habits: Appropriate eating habits at regular intervals is very important to maintain the blood sugar levels in a healthy range. Individuals practicing intermittent fasting or those with irregular eating habits can often miss a meal and consequently, stand the risk for presentation with low blood sugars. Advanced [...]

Nurse Teaching on Coping Measures for Depression

Nurse Teaching on Self-help and Coping Measures for Individuals with Depression nurse educated the patient and caregiver upon self-help and coping measures for depressed individuals as follows: Do not shy away from seeking expert opinion on your condition. Always involve your physician/psychiatrist, family, well-wishers in your depression management and seek their advice, as needed. Notify your doctor appropriately on your response to treatments, any side-effects experienced with medications prescribed, any uncontrolled or worsening symptoms of [...]

Importance of Clinical Narrative and Patient Education while Documenting Home Health OASIS Assessments

Importance of Clinical Narrative and Patient Education while Documenting Home Health OASIS Assessments Creating good quality nursing documentation in home health industry can be very time consuming and often nurses complete the paperwork at home, taking time out of personal life. Home health agencies operate can be Medicare-based agencies and/or agencies that accept only private insurance. It has been observed that home health nursing documentation for private insurance patients is easier and less time-consuming, owing [...]

Nurse Teaching on Exercises to Help Prepare for Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Nurse Teaching on Exercises to Help Prepare for Shoulder Replacement Surgery Nurse/physical therapist educated the patient/caregiver regarding exercises to help prepare shoulder joint replacement surgery as follows: Pain in the joint can be a deterrent for participation in the exercise schedule. Taking a pain medication 30 minutes before the exercise schedule can help with better pain control and improved compliance with therapy. Placing an ice pack on the shoulder joint for 30 minutes before and [...]

Nurse Teaching on Risk Factors for Development of Varicose Veins

Nurse Teaching on Risk Factors for Development of Varicose Veins Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the risk factors for development of varicose veins as below: Age: With advancing age, the valves in the veins helping with unidirectional blood flow in the lower limbs, towards the heart, lose their ability to regulate the blood flow. Also, the veins lose their elasticity with age, allowing them to stretch beyond limits and accommodate increasing volume of venous [...]

Nurse Teaching on Local Factors Contributing to Delayed Wound Healing

Nurse Teaching on Local Factors Contributing to Delayed Wound Healing Nurse educated the patient and caregiver upon local factors, inherent to the wound condition, contributing to delayed wound healing as follows: Excessive edema involving the wound site: Healthy blood flow to the wound site is needed for quicker wound healing, as it brings in oxygen and nutrients to the healing wound tissue. Ample blood flow also brings in white blood cells into the wound tissue, [...]

Nurse Teaching on Mechanism of Insulin Action

Nurse Teaching on Mechanism of Insulin Action Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on mechanism of insulin action as follows: Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas in your body. Insulin helps with shifting the glucose from the blood into the cells of body tissues. This helps with regulating the blood sugar levels. Also, glucose transported into the cells provides nutrition to the cells and thus is utilized for the metabolism and normal [...]

Nurse Teaching on Structure of the Brain

Nurse Teaching on Structure of the Brain Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the structure of the brain as follows: The brain is one of the largest, most complex organs in the human body, and is contained in the head, closely protected by the bones of the skull. Brain is the central organ of the nervous system and together with the spinal cord makes up the central nervous system. Brain is broadly divided into cerebrum or the [...]

Nurse Teaching on Lifestyle Measures for Individuals with History of Seizures

Nurse Teaching on Lifestyle Measures for Individuals with History of Seizures Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on lifestyle measures for individuals with history of seizures as follows: Compromised awareness, loss of consciousness, and altered muscle tone during driving or operating heavy machinery in individuals with history of seizures can contribute to accidents and mortality associated. This can also be dangerous and life—threatening to other individuals in the vicinity. Individuals with seizure history could have [...]

Nurse Teaching on Management Measures for Prostate Cancer

Nurse Teaching on Management Measure for Prostate Cancer Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on management measures for prostate cancer as follows: Management measure for prostate cancer which essentially depend upon various factors, such as, the type of cancer, how rapid the cancer is growing, extent of involvement, sites of cancer spread, individual’s age, other coexisting health conditions, and many others. Some of the common measures include: Periodical evaluation: Low grade prostate cancers that are [...]

Completing Home Health Nursing Notes Efficiently

How home health nurses can complete the home health visit optimally During a home health visit, be it an assessment or weekly visit, a home health nurse is required to do certain processes such as taking patient's vital readings, making note of any medication changes, upcoming doctor visit etc. During the home health visit, nurses are expected to do an all round evaluation of the patient's health status. We have a list of recommendations for home [...]

Nurse Teaching on Measures to Make the Home Wheelchair Accessible

Nurse Teaching on Measures to Make the Home Wheelchair Accessible Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on measures to make the home wheelchair accessible as follows: Parking spots: Parking in the designated parking lots for the disabled can significantly reduce the distance disabled individuals have to roll or drive their wheelchairs. All apartment complexes and office spaces should provide nearest parking at the entry for the disabled. Lowered curbs: Lowering the curb height in front [...]

Nurse Teaching on Choice of Foods for Consideration on Dialysis Diet

Nurse Teaching on Choice of Foods for Consideration on Dialysis Diet Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on choice of foods for consideration while on dialysis diet as below: Rely on other seasonings and spices, such as, onions, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, green chilies, saffron, coriander, fennel, turmeric, and lemon to add flavor to the food. This can help avoid eating too bland and reduce craving for the salt. Herbs such as, [...]

Nurse Teaching on Lifestyle Measures for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Nurse Teaching on Lifestyle Measures for Individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on lifestyle changes for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea as follows: Breathing devices, such as, positive airway pressure machines, could be recommended to individuals with sleep apnea. Use of positive airway pressure machines, such as, CPAP and BiPAP during sleep time can help maintain airways patent and prevent episodes of sleep apnea from happening. Observe compliance with recommendations [...]

Nurse Teaching on Pathophysiology of Inflammation

Nurse Teaching on Pathophysiology of Inflammation Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on pathophysiology of inflammation as follows: Inflammation is the response of any living tissue to injury. Acute inflammation comprises of all the reactions that occur in the injured tissue within first few minutes to an hour of encountering an injury. This is caused by many immune and hormonal responses that result in the release of various mediators of inflammation. The release of mediators [...]

Nurse Teaching on Complications of Recurrent Lupus Activation

Nurse Teaching on Complications of Recurrent Lupus Activation Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on complications of recurrent lupus activation as follows: Progressive inflammatory damage to the heart muscle and lining around the heart can result in increased fluid accumulation around the heart, poor cardiac function, reduced ability of heart on pumping blood, and consequent reduced blood supply to all essential organs, thus affecting their overall function. Involvement of blood vessels supplying the heart muscle [...]

Nurse Teaching on Safe Driving for Parkinson’s Patients

Nurse Teaching on Safe Driving Instructions for Parkinson’s Patients Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on safe driving instructions for Parkinson's patient as follows: Driving promotes an individual’s personal freedom, control, and independence. Rigidity, sudden onset of episodes of freezing, and tremors in Parkinson’s patients can impair their ability for safe driving and increase risk for accidents. Slowed thought process in Parkinson’s patients can impair their ability to react quickly to road hazards, thus impairing [...]

Nurse Teaching on Exercises to Help Rehab after Knee Replacement Surgery

Nurse Teaching on Exercises to Help Rehab after Knee Replacement Surgery Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on exercises to help rehab after knee replacement surgery as follows: Quad set exercises: This exercise strengthens quadriceps muscle, the big muscle on the front of the thigh. This muscle helps with straightening the knee from bending position during walking, running, sitting to standing posture, climbing stairs, jumping, and squatting. You can sit in the bed or on any [...]

Nurse Teaching on Walker Safety Precautions for Seniors

Nurse Teaching on Walker Safety Precautions for Seniors Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on walker safety precautions as follows: Clear all the cables and cords that can be on the way for the walker. They can entangle to the walker legs and lead to impaired balance and fall. Maintain the floor dry. Wipe any spillage immediately. Any wetness of the floor can contribute to slipping, loss of balance, and fall injury. Wear comfortable clothes [...]

Nurse Teaching on Indications For Using Metformin

Nurse Teaching on Indications For Using Metformin Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on indications for using metformin as follows: Type 2 diabetes: Insulin is a hormone that helps with shifting the glucose in the blood into the cells of body tissues. This helps with regulating the blood sugar levels and providing nutrition to the cells of body tissues. Type-2 diabetes is a condition in which your body becomes resistant to the action insulin. Resistance to [...]

Nurse Teachings on Side Effects of Gabapentin

Nurse Teaching on Side Effects of Gabapentin Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of gabapentin as follows: General allergic reactions: Gabapentin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to [...]

Nurse Teachings on Foods to be Avoided with Osteoarthritis

Nurse Teaching on Foods to be Avoided with Osteoarthritis Patient/caregiver was educated that individuals with osteoarthritis should avoid following foods: Gluten containing foods: Consumption of gluten containing foods, such as, wheat, barley, rye, triticale, and malt could contribute to exacerbation of osteoarthritis in individuals with history. Avoiding/minimizing consumption of these gluten-containing grains and products made of them can be of significant help in preventing exacerbation of joint pains in individuals with osteoarthritis. Added sugars: Consumption of food [...]

Nurse Teaching on Complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Nurse Teaching Complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Nurse educated the patient/caregiver that complications of congestive heart failure include: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart due to congestive heart failure, can result in low blood volume in circulation, low blood pressure, and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to brain, secondary to hypotension and reduced output from heart, can contribute to altered level of consciousness. Eventually, this increase risk for [...]

Nurse Teaching on Precautions for Glipizide

Nurse Teaching on Precautions to be Observed while taking Glipizide Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Glipizide as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One [...]

Nurse Teaching on Side Effects of Eliquis

Nurse Teaching on Side Effects of Eliquis Patient/caregiver was educated that side effects of using Eliquis can include below: Nausea and vomiting: These are some of the most common side effects of Eliquis. Taking the medication with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis: A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Eliquis. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. [...]

Nurse Teaching on How to Prevent Pressure Ulcer Development

Nurse Teaching on How to Prevent Pressure Ulcer Development Nurse educated the patient/caregiver on following measures to help prevent pressure ulcer development:  Discourage prolonged bedrest and promote ambulation & weight bearing, unless bedrest is medically recommended. Activity and ambulation can help prevent excessive pressure on dependent body parts and thus prevent development of pressure ulcers. Change your position frequently, every 15 – 20 minutes, which can help with shifting the weight evenly and prevent excessive [...]

Nurse Teaching on GERD Diet

Nurse Teaching on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Diet Nurse educated the patient/caregiver on Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diet recommendations as below:  Reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus results in GERD symptoms. Avoid high fatty foods, greasy and spicy foods, as they can result in easy reflux of the acid up into the esophagus. Also, these foods take more time to empty and stay in the stomach longer and so, are at increased [...]

Nurse Teaching on Measures to Improve Iron Absorption in Anemia

Nurse Teaching on Measures to Improve Iron Absorption in Anemia Nurse educated the patient/caregiver on measures to improve iron absorption in anemia as follows: Avoid taking calcium supplements and calcium containing foods along with foods containing iron and iron supplements. Calcium inhibits absorption of iron and avoiding calcium supplements and milk products on the same meal with iron rich foods, can help improved absorption of iron. Observing a gap of 2 hours between consuming food [...]

Nursing Visit Note OASIS Documentation Templates

Nursing Visit Note OASIS Documentation Templates Now you can generate similar detailed and comprehensive skilled nursing narrative for various health conditions using our customizable skilled nursing documentation templates. We also offer more than 7500 nurse teachings for home health nurses. Whether you are a new or experienced field nurse, we will help you save time in creating comprehensive skilled nursing visit notes more efficiently. We offer a 3 day free trial so that you can [...]

Home Health OASIS Documentation Samples

Nursing Visit Note OASIS Documentation Templates Now you can generate similar detailed and comprehensive skilled nursing narrative for various health conditions using our customizable skilled nursing documentation templates. We also offer more than 7500 nurse teachings for home health nurses. Whether you are a new or experienced field nurse, we will help you save time in creating comprehensive skilled nursing visit notes more efficiently. We offer a 3 day free trial so that you can [...]