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Instructed in complication of diarrhea such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or anal excoriation. Dehydration is indicated by dry mouth, poor skin tugor, dry, flushed skin, decreased urine output, sunken eyes and weak, rapid pulse.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lanoxin including, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, yellow-green halos around visual images, fatigue, headache, and generalized muscle weakness.
Patient was instructed on tips for fire safety. If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug immediately and have it repaired. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and don
Patient was instructed on depression as a diabetes complication. It is often a vicious cycle. Depression can get worse as the complications of diabetes get worse, and being depressed can stop people from managing their diabetes as effectively as they need to, which can lead to increased incidence of long-term complications of diabetes as neuropathy or nephropathy.
Instructed on the importance of staying fully upright (sitting, standing or walking) for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax; also, advised patient not to lie down until after his/her first food of the day after its intake.
Taught that seeing physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
SN advised patient and caregiver that arixtra can cause fever or anemia. Both of them verbalized understanding of instructions given.
PATIENT IS INSTRUCTED THAT Rather than avoiding vitamin K, PATIENT should maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K by maintaining a consistent diet. In other words, from week to week, you should eat the same types of foods. THERE ARE MANY FOOD RICH IN VITAMIN K SUCH AS green vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables, and certain oils have a high content of vitamin K. Most fruits, meats, dairy products, and grains are low in vitamin K.
Instructed patient it's very important for you to take your HIV medicines exactly as directed. Not taking medications correctly may lower the level of immune system defenders called CD4 cells and cause the level of virus in your blood (viral load) to go up.
Instructed patient t is very important to prevent infection,which might require removal of the PICC line. The nurse will show you how to keep your supplies sterile, so no germs will enter the catheter and cause an infection.