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Instructed in factors that contribute to poor skin integrity such as immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces, poor nutritional status.
Instructed in proper disposal of soiled dressing materials in biohazardous waste container provided.
Instructed to gradually increase activity as tolerated, taking rest periods to avoid overexertion.
Instructed patient not to go outside during hurricane conditions. If a safe place to stay is not available consider going to a shelter in advance.
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of hypotension, such as, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, weakness, confusion, etc.
Patient was instructed on skin complications. As many as one third of people with diabetes will have a skin disorder caused or affected by diabetes at some time on their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes. Luckily, most skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated if caught early.
Taught that, when taking Fosamax, tablets should not be chewed or sucked on it.
Taught that avoiding excess sugar and salt intake is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The patient was instructed in valve repair replacement in the need of good care of the incision site. The patient was advised in the stress of lifelong anticoagulant therapy to stop emboli and block of the valve. The patient was instructed in other methods for dealing with pain. The patient was recommended to evade heavy lifting (10 pounds), pushing, pulling, and exercises for 6 weeks. The patient was recommended to evade driving for the first 4 to 6 weeks. The patient was recommended to evade sitting or driving for extended times. The patient was recommended to evade abrupt position variations from sitting and standing.
Instructed patient caregiver knowledge of maintenance and care of PICC lines insures long term use. Problems, detected early, greatly decrease any complications that might be associated with this line.