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Instructed in measures important in foot care of the diabetic: wear shoes that support and fit properly, wear socks that are clean and fit properly, avoid going barefooted, etc.
Instructed patient not to go outside during hurricane conditions. If a safe place to stay is not available consider going to a shelter in advance.
Patient was instructed on food not allowed on a healthy nutrition, such as whole milk, cheeses, yogurt, ice cream, fruits and vegetables that are creamed, fried or au gratin. Breads and cereals, egg noodles, doughnuts, griddle cakes, waffles and pastries.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The way diabetes is managed changes with age. Insulin production decrease because of age-related impairment of pancreatic beta cells. Additionally insulin resistance increase because of the loss of lean tissue and the accumulation of fat, particularly intra-abdominal fat, and the decreased tissue sensitivity to insulin.
Taught that Sensipar is to be taken by mouth, with food or shortly after a meal.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if severe dizziness and/or trouble breathing occur.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam after prolonged use
Ingesting too much calcium in a misguided attempt to build skeleton may cause kidney stones, milk-alkali syndrome, or interference with iron absorption.
Caregiver/A.L.F's staff was instructed in new medication Zitromax, give it to take an hour before eating any food, and the most common side effects such as; diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
Patient instructed in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is when the heart vessels become narrow, which decreases the blood flow to the heart muscle. The narrowing of the heart vessels can be caused by plaque build-up from high cholesterol, fat, and calcium. The decrease in blood flow decreases the oxygenation of the heart muscle and leads to heart damage.