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Instructed in S/S of high blood pressure such as fatige, palpitation, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.
Instructed in diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias. This occurs when the heart beats irregulary, causing various symptoms and a decrease in the heart's ability to pump blood.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Decrease blood flow to certain organs in the body can cause damage leading to coronary artery disease, heart attack, and abnormal heartbeat, stroke, kidney (renal) failure, peripheral arterial disease, eye damage (retinopathy).
Patient was instructed on stress. When stress occurs the body prepares to take action. In people who have diabetes this response does not work well. Insulin is not always able to let the extra energy into cells, so glucose piles up in the blood.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: mucoid or purulent sputum and loss of appetite, among others.
Taught that excess insulin and unusual exercise may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
Instructed on the importance of taking Folic Acid regularly and at the same time each day, as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if chest pain/discomfort occur.
High levels of calcium can cause some adverse effects. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
SN advised patient on some serious adverse effects of gentamycin such as: neuromuscular blockade finding, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, respiratory tract paralysis, concomitant anesthesia, and muscle relaxants.