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Instructed patient to eat regular meals: three meals and a snack or two every day at about the same time. Do not skip meals. Choose a variety of foods to eat so the body gets the nutrition it needs. Use the Food Pyramid to choose, eat more from the foods at the bottom and eat less from the foods at the top. Eat more foods with high soluble fiber content such as legumes, fruits and oats.
Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home during daily activities store household items on lower shelves so there is no need to climb or reach high. Or use a reaching device that you can buy at a medical supply store. To climb for something, use a step stool with handrails.
Patient was instructed on skin complications. As many as one third of people with diabetes will have a skin disorder caused or affected by diabetes at some time on their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes. Luckily, most skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated if caught early.
Instructed patient on the importance to inject insulin not exactly in the same place each time, but move around in the same area so the insulin reaches the blood with the same speed with each shot.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if difficult and/or painful swallowing occur.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: eat small, frequent meals and chew slowly, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of decreased tolerance in response to increased physical activity, such as: diseases (e.g., congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, infections and endocrine disorders).
Patient was instructed on Lorazepam a benzodiazepines a medication used to treat anxiety disorder. Patient was instructed to take medication exactly as indicated by physician and to avoid the consumption of alcohol. Patient was instructed on side effects such as: •drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness;blurred vision;sleep problems (insomnia);muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating;nausea, vomiting,constipation;appetite changes; or skin rash. If side effect become persistent or worsen contact physician immediately.
Instructed patient Call your doctor if the skin around your stoma: Pulls back, Is red or raw, has a rash, is dry, hurts or burns, swells or pushes out.