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Instructed in signs and symptoms of anemia such as headaches, palpitations, paleness of skin, dizziness, increased sensitivity to cold, brittle fingernails and hair, difficulty swallowing, tiredness, etc.
Instructed in measures to prevent a stroke: prevent atherosclerosis, exercise regularly, avoid smoking, monitor and control diabetes, high blood pressure, or other diseases, etc.
Patient was instructed on proper skin care after bathing. Do not put oils or creams between the toes. The extra moisture can lead to infection. Also don't soak the feet that can dry the skin.
Patient instructed in setting a daily time aside for relaxation that will in turn break the pain-cycle.
Patient was instructed on stress. Stress results when something causes the body to behave as if it were under attack. Sources of stress can be physical like injury or illness or they can be mental, like finances problems, health problems.
Patient was instructed on supplies that will use for blood glucose meter - reads blood sugar Test strip - collects blood sample. Lancet or small needle -fits into lancing device, pricks finger, and provides small drop of blood for glucose strip. Lancing device - pricks finger when button is pressed. Most devices have dials to select how deep the needle goes into the skin. Start with middle depth. If get more blood than needed, dial the number down so the lancet does not go as deep. If get less blood, dial the number up so lancet goes deeper. Alcohol wipes or soap and water - to clean fingers or other testing site.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Parkinson
SN instructed patient on adverse effects of ceftriaxone (diarrhea, vomiting, erythema, and stevens-Johnson syndrome). Patient and PCG verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN instructed patient about Glimepiride is an oral blood sugar-lowering drug in a class of medicines for controlling diabetes. Glimepiride lowers the sugar level in the blood by stimulating insulin to be secreted from the pancreas into the blood. Nausea and upset stomach may occur.
SN instructed patient psychological stresses such as difficulties with relationships, job pressures, financial strain, and even concerns about self-worth can contribute to hyperglycemia. If these issues become overwhelming, decreased attention to the diabetes treatment plan may also contribute to hyperglycemia.