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Instructed patient that a diabetic diet doesnt exist by itself, a healthy diet, which can be shared with the other family members,will prevent increases in blood sugar.
Instructed patient about factors that increase the risk of diarrhea, such as, medication side effects, food allergies, infections, ingestion of toxins, fecal contact, radiation, laxative abuse, stress, lactose intolerance, or diseases like cancer, diverticulosis, and others.
Instructed patient about how when suffering from osteoarthritis the weight-bearing larger joints, including those of the hips, knees, neck and lower spine are the most commonly affected. The small finger joints and hands can be involved too.
Instructed on the importance of undergoing medical check-ups on a regular basis as well as having both her blood pressure and blood sugar monitored daily.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing when outdoors as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of activity intolerance in response to physical activity, such as: excessive fatigue and/or sweating, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoarthritis, such as: advancing age, poor body posture and metabolic or endocrine abnormalities, among others.
The patient was instructed in cataract surgery need to wear an eye shield at night for 2 to 6 weeks to avoid eye injury, warn that depth perception may be lost and 50% of peripheral vision will be lost because of the eye patch. The patient was advised to avoid falls by turning the head fully to the affected side to view objects. The patient was taught to use up-and-down head movements to judge stairs and oncoming objects and to move slowly. The patient was recommended to wear dark glasses during the day to avoid pupil constriction and glare.
Instructed caregiver vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy is intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy
Instructed patient When to seek medical care: Call your provider right away if you have any of the following: Pain or burning in your shoulder, chest, back, arm, or leg, Fever of 100.4°F (38.0°C) or higher, chills, signs of infection at the catheter site (pain, redness, drainage, burning, or stinging), Coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.