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  • Signs of Infection and Worsening Condition Teachings – p26010077

    SN provided ongoing skilled teaching to patient and caregiver related to the SN provided skilled education on recognizing and reporting signs of infection and worsening condition for early intervention. Patient and caregiver were instructed to monitor for signs of infection, including fever or chills, new or increased pain, redness, warmth, swelling, increased drainage, or foul…

  • COPD Management – p25120061

    SN instructed the patient that complete smoking cessation is the most important intervention to prevent COPD exacerbations and slow disease progression. The patient was educated on the importance of taking all prescribed COPD medications as directed, using inhalers with proper technique, and not delaying the use of rescue medications until symptoms worsen. SN advised the…