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Instructed in use of Verapamil, to help regulate heartbeat, prevent chest pain, and reduce blood pressure.
Instructed patient to report to nurse or MD at the first sign or symptom of pressure ulcer formation, for example: redness that remains half an hour after pressure has been removed from area.
Patient was instructed on how lifestyle and daily routine can affect blood sugar levels. Coordinating the meals with the medications can be a fine balance. Too little insulin in comparison to the medication may result in very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Too much food may cause the blood sugar to climb too high (hyperglycemia).
Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia, among others.
Taught that setting realistic goals and balancing work with rest are measures aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
The patient was instructed in restrictive cardiomyopathy to take and record the pulse. The patient was taught to weigh daily at the same time using the same scale and wearing the same clothing. The patient was advised in the need of evade hot, humid weather.
SN instructed patient that water helps flush your urinary tract, make sure you drink plenty of plain water daily. Don't hold it when you need to urinate. Holding it when you need to go can help any bacteria that may be present develop into a urinary tract infection. Wipe from front to back after a bowl movement. This is especially important to help prevent bacteria from the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.
Instructed patient in medications Vancomycin and Cefepime treats bacterial infections. Instructed patient about Midline activities to avoid Bathing: Caregivers may tell you to take showers rather than baths to help prevent infection. When bathing, keep the area where the catheter is inserted covered and sealed with plastic wrap. This will keep the area of skin and the bandage dry, and help prevent an infection.
SN instructed patient on medication Ceftriaxone. Is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as meningitis. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: diarrhea that is watery or bloody. Patient verbalized understanding the teaching. Those teaching will be reinforced
SN instructed that symptoms of a lower urinary tract infection or bladder infection may include: Frequent need to urinate, burning sensation while urinating pressure in the lower abdomen, pain in the lower back blood in urine. Symptoms of an upper urinary tract infection or a kidney infection may include: Fever, chills, nausea and / or vomiting, Pain higher in the back ( around the upper sides and waist ). In women, the symptoms of a urinary tract infection are similar to those caused by some vaginal infections.