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Instructed patient about how the thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism. When this hormone is abnormally low the energy production decreases, disrupting many vital functions.
Instructed patient on possible causes of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or the wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, decreased activity.
Patient was instructed on how daily routine can affect the blood sugar levels. Consistency: consistency from day to day in the time and amount of food eaten. By controlling these factors, it is possible to better control when the sugar rises and even how high it rises.
Instructed on the importance of using joint protection principles in all activities of daily living.
Taught that Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder in which there is an imbalance between bone formation and bone re-absorption.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoarthritis, such as: advancing age, poor body posture and metabolic or endocrine abnormalities, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: aching pain that increases with activity and is usually relieved with rest.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid activities needing good psychomotor coordination until CNS effect are known while taking alprazolam.
The patient was instructed in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy the necessity to record daily weight to notice fluid retention. The patient was advised not to stop the use of beta blockers. The patient was reviewed that prophylactic antibiotic will be required before dental and surgical procedures to decreases the risk of endocarditis.
The patient was instructed in pleural effusion to evade persons with infections. The patient was taught in coughing and deep breathing to maintain lung ventilation. The patient was advised to use of the incentive spirometer.