Home Health Patient Education Archives - Page 39 of 45

Nurse Teachings on Foods to be Avoided with Osteoarthritis

Nurse Teachings 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 Teachings on Complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Nurse Teachings 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 Teachings on Precautions for Glipizide

Nurse Teachings 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 Teachings on Side Effects of Eliquis

Nurse Teachings 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 Teachings on How to Prevent Pressure Ulcer Development

Nurse Teachings 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 [...]