Nurse Teachings on Complications of Unresolved Osteoarthritis Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the complications of unresolved osteoarthritis as follows: Damage to the cartilage: Osteoarthritis involves damage to the articular cartilage that covers the ends of bones and allows the bones to glide over each other. Articular cartilage minimizes the friction between the joints and makes the movement easier and pain free. Chronic unresolved osteoarthritis leads to complete lysis of the articular cartilage resulting in loose [...]

Nurse Teachings on Risk Factors and Causes of Stroke Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on risk factors and causes of stroke 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, individuals experiencing [...]

Nurse Teachings on 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 [...]

Nurse Teachings on Overflow Incontinence and Risk Factors for 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 [...]