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Instructed to contact physician inmediately if uncontrolled bleeding or excruciating pain occurs at wound site.
Patient instructed to lean on his/hers strongest knee at the time of getting up after a fall.
Instructed patient to use moderation when eating foods that are high in sugar to prevent glucose levels from raising.
Patient was instructed on the difference between a cold and the flu. With a cold, there is poor probably to have much of one headache but with the flu, the headache will be prominent. Of course, we're talking about colds here and not sinus infections, which can cause headaches too.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: high intake of caffeine and certain medications, among others.
Taught that using joint protection principles is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
Normal intake of protein, fats and acidic food help calcium absorption, however high levels of these same sources increase calcium loss.
SN instructed patient on deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body, such as the calf of your leg. The greatest danger is a clot that breaks off and travels to the lung(s). When this clot in the lung is called a pulmonary embolism (PE), a PE can be life threatening
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy help provide the necessary mechanisms to promote granulation tissue formation.
SN instructed about managing Hyperlipidemia such as: Limit your intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk to reduce your saturated and trans fat. Choose skim milk, lowfat or fat - free dairy products. Limit fried food, and use healthy oils in cooking, such as vegetable oil.