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Instructed patient about how a stroke can result from the damage that ongoing high blood pressure causes in the body vessels. If the affected vessel stops supplying blood to the brain, as a result a stroke occurs.
Instructed patient that every day his/her blood pressure is too high, the chances of having a stroke increases.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: cigarette smoking, high cholesterol intake and a sedentary life-style.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), such as: excessive thirst, fatigue and increased urination.
Instructed patient Don't allow a humidifier to empty.
Skilled nurse advised patient to wear medical alert indicating drug therapy (alprazolam)
The patient was instructed in hyperparathyroidism in the procedure of assistive devices like walker, cane. The patient was taught to level pain on a rule and to define pain so as to improved monitor pain and painkilling helpfulness. The patient was encouraged to pain medication on calendar moderately than as needed. The patient was advised in a plan for using other pain-relieving ways rather than depend on on pain medication. The patient was advised to elude using enemas or laxatives.
SN advised patient most common side effects from the use of Lovenox are mild pain, irritation, bruising, or redness of the skin at the site of injection. Other common side effects include bleeding, anemia, diarrhea, and nausea.
SN instructed Patient about intertrigo: It is usually a chronic with insidious onset of itching, burning, and stinging in skin folds. Intertrigo commonly is seasonal, associated with heat and humidity or strenuous activity in which chafing occurs. In addition to obesity and diabetes, hyperhidrosis may be a risk factor for intertrigo. Additional factors that predispose individuals to perineal intertrigo include urinary or fecal incontinence, vaginal discharge, or a draining wound.
SN instructed patient on nonpharmacologic pain relief measures, including relaxation techniques, massage, stretching, positioning, and hot/cold packs. SN instructed patient to report to physician if patient experiences pain level greater than 6, pain medications not effective, patient unable to tolerate pain medications, pain affecting ability to perform patient’s normal activities.