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Instructed in vitamin B12, ordered to management anemia and in S/E such as itching, urticaria, pain or burning in injection sites, transient diarrhea, transitory exanthema, etc.
Instructed patient on insulin. It is widely used to decrease blood glucose levels by replacing insulin not produced by the pancreas.
Instructed patient to eat regular meals: three meals and a snack or two every day at about the same time. Do not skip meals. Choose a variety of foods to eat so the body gets the nutrition it needs. Use the Food Pyramid to choose, eat more from the foods at the bottom and eat less from the foods at the top. Eat more foods with high soluble fiber content such as legumes, fruits and oats.
Patient was instructed on diabetes. There are 2 types of diabetes. Type I diabetes, the pancreas stops making insulin altogether. Type II diabetes, the body still makes some insulin but it doesn't make enough, or the body can't use it properly.
Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Epilepsy, such as: take corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD and avoid over-the-counter medication without MD
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: eat small, frequent meals and rest after meals, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: have blood pressure monitored regularly and take corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD.
Instructed patient to environmental control is important in preventing and treating symptoms. Advised the patient that allergens may be seasonal or prominent in certain areas like fields, woods, grass also by contact with pets, specially dogs and cats.
The patient was instructed in cirrhosis to avoid using soap. The patient was advised to use moisturizers and antipruritic lotions. The patient was reviewed to minimize the risk of bleeding by not straining during defecation, blowing the nose forcefully, or using razor blades or hard-bristled toothbrushes. The patient was recommended the importance of abstaining from alcohol.
Instructed patient supplies that can be cleaned and disinfected for re-use: Trach tubes Trach swivel adapters Trach ties, Aerosol masks ,T-Pieces, Speaking valves, Nebulizers, Most hard plastic supplies. Cleaning your respiratory equipment: (Weekly),Cleaning and Disinfecting the Humidifier: (Daily)