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Instructed to discard all outdated medications.
Instructed patient on how when blood presses against a vessel wall with too much force, muscles in the wall lose their stretch. This causes the wall to thicken, which narrows the vessel passage and reduces blood flow.
Patient and/or caregiver instructed to clean any spilled or splashed grease on the kitchen floor immediately to prevent accidents.
Patient was instructed on precautions to prevent respiratory complications. Avoid persons with infections and wash hands frequently. Caution the patient to avoid the use of respiratory depressants.
Taught that Sensipar is to be taken by mouth, with food or shortly after a meal.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: agitation, restlessness, tenseness and/or anxiousness, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of decreased tolerance in response to increased physical activity, such as: depression, stress and/or crisis, among others.
Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: damage to such organs as liver, kidney and/or brain, among others.
Instructed patient exercise regularly to reduce stress and improve the quality of your life. Take steps to help prevent HIV-related fatigue. SN instructed patient don't smoke. People with HIV are more likely to have a heart attack or get lung cancer. Cigarette smoking can raise these risks even more.
SN instructed patient / caregiver on medication Azor. Explained that azor is a medication used to lower blood pressure. Explained that it is a combination medication of Amlodipine and Olmesartan and it works by dilating the blood vessels causing a decrease in blood pressure. Explained that the side effects include edema, orthostatic hypotension, rash, itching, palpitation and nocturia. SN instructed patient / caregiver to notify physician ( MD ) if experiencing headache, dizziness or flushing.