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Instructed in new medication Prednisone and in S/E such as euphoria, insomnia, psychotic behavior, vertigo, headache, paresthesia, seizures, pseudotumor cerebri, heart failure, hypertension, edema, arrhythmias, thrombophlebitis, thromboembolism, cataracts, glaucoma, peptic ulceration, GI irritation, increased appetite, pancreatitis, nausea, vomiting, menstrual irregularities, increased urine calcium levels, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, carbohydrate intolerance, growth suppression in children, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, hirsutism, delayed wound healing, acne and various skin eruptions.
Instructed in possible effects of a stroke such as paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, difficulty with speech and language, urine and fecal incontinence, visual deficits, emotional lability.
Instructed in the importance of wearing Medic Alert Bracelet.
Instructed patient to shake medication for at least one full minute if told to do so.
Patient was instructed on the risk and factors that contribute to the development of pressure ulcers, such as malnutrition, dehydration, impaired mobility, chronic conditions, impaired sensation, infection, advance age and pressure ulcer present.
Taught that depression is an alteration in mood, characterized by sadness, pessimism, despondence and hopelessness.
Instructed on some potential complications of Osteoporosis, such as: fractures and kyphosis (humpback), among others.
Instructed patient to eat before each dentist visit, to prevent hypoglycemia.
Nexium is indicated for treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd.
Instructed caregiver clean patient's skin daily: Clean the patient's skin around your tube 1 to 2 times each day.