Tag: SOB
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CHF Daily Weight Monitoring: How to Prevent Fluid Retention and Avoid Hospital Readmission – p26040068
Health teachings were provided regarding Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and importance of daily weight monitoring. Patient was educated that sudden weight gain may indicate fluid retention and worsening heart failure. Patient was instructed to weigh himself daily, at same time each morning after using restroom, before eating, wearing similar clothing, and using same scale for…
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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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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…