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Instructed in the use of absorptive products with polymer gel and in change when wet. Wash skin with incontinence wipe or cleanser but avoid excess friction. Avoid soap as it removes natural protective lubricants.
Instructed patient and/or SO to check cough evolution and notify any significant change.
Instructed patient about S/S of osteoarthritis, such as, aching pain which increases with activity and is usually relieved with rest, stiffness upon rising, fatigue, decreased exercise tolerance, crepitus, restriction of joint movement and others.
Instructed diabetic patient about the possible complications of kidney disease. Even though early kidney damage has no symptoms; there is a blood test called Microalbumin now available to detect early diabetic kidney damage while still reversible.
Patient was instructed on wound healing. Healing time depends on a variety of factors, such as wound size and location, pressure on the wound from walking or standing, swelling, circulation, blood glucose levels, wound care, and what is being applied to the wound. Healing may occur within weeks or require several months.
Patient was instructed on the importance of oxygen. Oxygen plays a vital role in the circulatory and respiratory systems. As breathing, oxygen that is inhaled purifies the blood by removing poisonous waste products circulating throughout our blood system.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Labetalol, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to reduce light-headedness and dizziness.
Taught that eating a well-balanced meal and setting realistic goals are measures aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis, such as: exercise daily at a slow, steady pace, using range of motion.
The patient was instructed in pericarditis to evade people with colds or flu. The patient was advised that sitting up and inclined forward on a table may relief chest discomfort.