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Instructed in the assessment of their chest pain, including amount, frequency, location, duration and any associated symptoms. Instructed to report these to the health care professional.
Instructed patient on how the internal pacemaker is implanted during a minor surgical procedure. This procedure heals completely in 2 or 3 weeks and complications are rare and usually minor.
Patient was instructed on respiratory infection, usually known as the common cold, is a highly contagious, viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, It is the most common infectious disease in humans. Common symptoms are sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and coughing.
Patient was instructed on eyes complications. Diabetes can cause eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes do have a higher of blindness than people without diabetes. Early detection and treatment of eye problems can save the sight.
Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes complications, such as, to do deep breathing exercises to promote lung expansion and prevent pulmonary congestion.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: decrease cholesterol intake to avoid atherosclerosis, among others.
Taught that Levothyroxine does not cure hypothyroidism; it just provides a thyroid hormone replacement and therapy is lifelong.
Taught that eating well-balanced meals and avoiding
Instructed patient about Pentoxifillyne, Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets; swallow them whole. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take pentoxifylline exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
SN assessment done on all body systems. Checked blood sugar daily monitoring on patient's log book, hydration, dietary, and medication compliance. Instructed patient on keeping blood glucose within normal range and preventing the development of long-term complication. Careful monitoring of diet, exercise and blood sugar levels are as important as the use of oral medications in preventing complications of diabetes. Also taught infection control, safety/fall precautions and preventions, and to contact MD for any emergency and/or medical concerns and changes.