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 [...]

Nurse Teachings on 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 timed voiding [...]