Tag: dizziness
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Dizziness, Low Blood Pressure, and Red-Flag Symptom Education – p26010076
SN provided skilled teaching to patient regarding management of dizziness/possible low Blood Pressure symptoms and recognition of red-flag signs that require immediate medical attention. SN instructed patient that rising slowly from a sitting or lying position may help reduce dizziness and lightheadedness. Teaching included sitting at the edge of the bed for a few minutes…
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Disease Process (Atrial Fibrillation) – p25120064
Skilled nurse instructed the patient that chest discomfort associated with atrial fibrillation may be described as pressure, tightness, or heaviness and may radiate to the arm, jaw, or back. The patient was educated that musculoskeletal pain typically increases with movement or palpation and improves with rest or position changes. Skilled nurse educated the patient on…
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Chest Pain Related to Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) – p25120062
Skilled nurse instructed the patient on differentiating chest pain related to congestive heart failure (CHF) versus musculoskeletal pain. Patient was educated that cardiac-related chest pain is commonly described as pressure, tightness, or heaviness and may radiate to the arm, jaw, or back. Musculoskeletal pain was explained as typically increasing with movement or palpation and improving…
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Fatigue Related To Ongoing Radiation Therapy – p25120055
Skilled nursing visit included education to the patient and caregiver on strategies to manage Fatigue related to ongoing Radiation therapy. Instruction emphasized balancing adequate rest with light activity as tolerated to conserve energy and maintain functional ability. The patient was educated on prioritizing daily tasks and breaking activities into smaller, manageable steps to reduce physical…