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Instructed patient not to use a generator inside the house, carbon monoxide poisoning may occur and it is usually fatal.
Instructed patient to check feet's temperature. If they feel cold or hot, something could be wrong.
Patient was instructed on precautions regarding food. Avoid containers that have broken seals. Wash any equipment thoroughly that has come in contact with raw meat or poultry. Never use an egg that has unpleasant odors or cracked shells.
Patient was instructed on the optimization of wound environment. Adequate nutrition and hydration, remove nonviable tissue, maintain moisture balance, protect the wound and peri-wound skin, eliminate or minimize pain, cleanse, prevent and manage infection, control odor.
SN instructed patient to try eating the main dinner meal at noon and a smaller meal in the evening. This helps to reduce the stool output at night.
If you miss a dose of isorsobide mn take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is within 2 hours of the next dose. If it is within 2 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Advised the patient receives complete instructions in the care of the prosthesis. Instructed patient how to apply the elastic sleeve or wrap the stump for molding and shaping. Encouraged patient that the stump should not be wrapped too strongly, since this will prejudice circulation. Encouraged the importance of daily hygiene to prevent infection and skin breakdown.
Instructed patient / caregiver inspect the site daily for any irregularities, such as swelling, redness, leakage or pain. If any irregularities or complications are noted, report them to a healthcare professional immediately.
Pantoprazole is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux. Pantoprazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache,nausea and vomiting.
Patient was instructed to drink adequate amounts of fluids to prevent dehydration. Sports drinks and fruit juices are helpful too, but they don't provide the ideal balance of water, sugar, and salt. However, drinking more fluid than your body can process can reduce the amount of sodium (salt) in your blood.