PATIENT TEACHING

PATIENT TEACHING

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For each of the following scenarios, outline the appropriate patient teaching you would perform.

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( patient teaching section guides students in the practice of performing patient education for various diseases ) 

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1. CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)

A patient has recently been diagnosed with CAD. She has returned to the office for additional patient teaching concerning this condition. The office has printed material outlining emergency medical intervention in the event of chest pain and the prevention and control of the disorder. The physician asks that you provide this material to the patient and review it with her. How do you approach this patient-teaching opportunity?

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2. HYPERTENSION

A patient diagnosed with hypertension is in the office for a blood pressure recheck. He makes the statement that, because his blood pressure is much better today, he can stop taking the medication. The physician asks that you z got fol a reinforce his instructions that the medication still needs to be taken on a regular basis. The office has printed material available

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3. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF)

A patient is experiencing recurring CHF. The physician asks you to reinforce his instructions to the patient and family regarding treatment of the condition. How do you approach this patient-teaching opportunity?

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4. ATHEROSCLEROSIS

A diagnosis of atherosclerosis has been confirmed. The physician requests your assistance in reinforcing her recom mendations to the patient. The office has printed materials regarding this condition, and you are instructed to review these with the patient. How do you approach this patient-teaching opportunity?

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5. RAYNAUD’S PHENOMENON

It is a very cold day, and the patient has just seen the physician after a severe attack of her condition. Even though the physician has previously advised her about the importance of avoiding situations in which she is exposed to severe cold, she continues to go outside without gloves and head covering. The physician asks you to provide the patient with printed information concerning her condition and reinforce the fact that exposure to severe cold will cause severe pain. How do you approach this patient-teaching opportunity?