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Instructed patient to increase liquids intake during Allopuriniol treatment.
Instructed patient on how hypothyroidism is a condition resulting from a deficiency of the thyroid hormone.
If recognizing hypoglycemia symptoms it is possible to treat them by quickly eating or drinking something with sugar, such as candy, juice, or a regular (not diet) soft drink, or by taking special glucose tablets or gel, available over the counter in pharmacies.
Instructed patient that when eating out, he/she should order only the foods that are needed, and choose salads with reduced calories dressings, diet drinks and sugar substitutes, etc.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding all respiratory irritants, such as: smoke, dust and air pollution, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: frequent urination and excessive thirst, among others.
The patient was instructed in pyelonephritis in the need of stopping repeated urinary tract infection. The patient was advised to keep the perineal area clean and dry. The patient was taught the method of finding midstream urine samples.
The patient was instructed in thoracentesis in the need that movement or coughing during the process is prohibited to prevent unintentional needle injury to the lung or pleura. The patient was advised that if coughing is inavoidable the physician can remove the needle a little to prevent hole. The patient was reviewed to evade persons with upper respiratory tract infections.
Patient was instructed in a list measures to meet diet requirements to avoid constipation such as: increase fiber foods (grains, vegetables, legumes) and increase sugar free liquids, avoid prolonged sitting or bed to promote bowel movement, also take medication as order, Docusate Ca 240 mg 1 tab PO PRN for constipation
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy as it promotes wound healing through negative pressure wound therapy.