Nurse Teachings on Causes and Risk Factors for Myocardial Infarction Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the causes and risk factors for myocardial infarction as follows: Like every other body organ, even the heart will need oxygen-rich blood to survive. Oxygenated blood is supplied to the heart muscle through arterial system called coronary circulation. Two major coronary arteries branch from the aorta, right and left coronary arteries. Coronary arteries further branch off into smaller [...]

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 [...]