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Instructed in S/S of complications associated with CHF, including bounding pulse, decreased urinary output, increased SOB, increased edema and sudden weight gain.
Instructed patient to flush all expired medication down the toilet.
Instructed patient on how resting often, sleeping on a firm mattress, staying warm and applying heat to the affected joint can help ease symptoms. Adequate nutrition, including vitamin supplements is often advised.
A diet that meets the dietary guidelines will ordinarily have enough iron, folate, and vitamin Bto prevent anemia.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Everyone can benefit from eating healthy foods, but not everyone has the same nutritional needs. Older adults will have different needs for certain nutrients. Eating healthier does not mean that you need to go on a restrictive diet.
Instructed patient in the importance to use the ambulatory aids to prevent accidental falls.
Taught that the systolic reading (the top number) represents the pressure exerted on the blood vessel wall when the heart is contracting.
The patient was instructed in cystic fibrosis the importance of breathing exercises, percussion and postural drainage techniques. The patient was taught to use the home nebulizer, metered-dose nebulizer, and other respiratory equipment necessary to release secretions and dilate the bronchi. The patient was reviewed the need to avoid known respiratory irritants such as smoke and air pollutants and persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was taught on methods of clearing secretions, such as coughing, positioning, or suctioning. The patient was instructed on adaptive breathing techniques to decrease work of breathing. The patient was encouraged to participate in a program of aerobic exercise; swimming helps strengthen the muscles of respiration and promotes good breathing habits.
Patient with biliary catheter instructed patient do not eat after midnight on the night before your procedure. You may have sips of water with your medicines
Instructed patient training for patients and their caregivers who will be using the device at home should include how to: Recognize signs and symptoms of complications, such as redness, warmth, and pain associated with possible infection Contact appropriate healthcare providers, especially in emergency situations, respond to emergency situations; for instance, if bright red blood is seen in the tubing or canister, to immediately stop NPWT, apply direct manual pressure to the dressing, and activate emergency medical services.