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Instructed in the importance of bathing to preserve personal hygiene and skin integrity. Instructed to keep skin clean and dry.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. There are risk factors causing this disease that can be changed such as, smoking, not exercising, drinking too much alcohol, not getting enough calcium or vitamin D.
Patient was instructed on depression as a diabetes complication. It is important recognizing the symptoms of depression to get help that is needed. Feeling sad for a prolonged period of time - feeling restless or anxious for non apparent reason - feeling hopeless, helpless or worthless - not being able to concentrate.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: cough, fever and shortness of breath, among others.
Taught that Fosamax works by decreasing the activity of cells which break down bone.
Taught that encephalitis and positive family history of the disease are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: heberdens nodes (nodular bony enlargements within the joint).
Skilled nurse review methods with patient to control excess stress and anxiety
The patient was instructed in multiple sclerosis disseminated sclerosis in the need to control bath water temperature because of the loss of sense of temperature. The patient was advised to evade persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was recommended to get suitable devices like assistive aids for ambulation and self-care. The patient was advised to use incontinence pads.
The patient was instructed on the new medication Nystatin, to be used according the indications; The use of this medication as directed (including the replacement of missed doses). This medication is not for any disorder other than that for which it is prescribed. Even if symptomatic relief occurs within the first few days of treatment, the patient should be advised not to interrupt or discontinue therapy until the prescribed course of treatment is completed. If symptoms of irritation develop, the patient should be advised to notify the physician promptly