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Instructed in signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis such as aching pain that increases with activity and is usually relieved with rest, stiffness upon rising, heberdens nodes, fatigue, decreased exercise tolerance, crepitus, restriction of joint movement and others.
Instructed patient about other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention such as: increased SOB, palpitations, irregular heart beat, faintness, and weakness.
Instructed patient about increasing ingestion of ferrous-containing foods such as: liver, red meats and green leafy vegetables. This simple eating change will increase the production of red blood cells and decrease anemia.
Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls when bathing. Get into the shower/tub by putting the weaker leg in first. Get out of the tub / shower with the strong side first. Use a long handle brush or mittens with straps to help with bathing.
Caregiver was instructed that most insulin enters the blood,
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The symptom of being frequently urinating is because the excess blood sugar spills into the urine, meaning that as the blood filters
Taught that potential complications of Angina Pectoris are dysrhythmia of the heart and myocardial infarction.
Taught that Fosamax is to be taken by mouth, with a full glass (6-8 oz/180-240 ml) of plain water.
Taught that Fosamax is to be taken by mouth, after getting up for the day and before taking his/her first food, beverage or other medication.
Taught that using joint protection principles is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.