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Instructed in the importance of restricting sodium intake. Advised to use salt substitutes (if permitted by MD) by seasoning food with condiments such as lemon, parsley, cinnamon, etc.
Instructed in management of chest pain, to sit or lie down and rest immediately at onset of pain, if NTG available to take as instructed and/or call 911.
Patient was instructed on how to inject. Injecting at the proper depth is an important part of good injection technique. If injected too deep, the insulin could go into muscle, where it
Instructed on the importance of decreasing cholesterol intake as a measure aimed to reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Emphysema, such as: loss of appetite and weight loss, among others.
SN advised patient to report severe diarrhea and consult healthcare professional prior to taking anti-diarrhea medicine while on Rocephin. Patient/PCG verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN advised patient and caregiver to report the development of a late skin rash with symptoms of fever, fatique, and sore throat. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Patient educated that there is good and bad bacteria in our body’s and the ABT will kill both which result in the yeast infection. Yeast infection is identify by area is likely an area that is moist it is red and has raised pumps. Patient instructed on possible yeast infections related to long term use of ABT, in areas that include but is not limited to between legs, under breast, and in between groin. Patient instructed to report any symptoms to MD or SN during visit.
Instructed patient measure your stoma once a week for the first 6 to 8 weeks after your ostomy surgery. Your stoma shrinks while it is healing and you need to keep measuring so you can make sure that the opening in the skin barrier is the right size for your stoma. Remeasure your stoma if any irritation develops between the stoma and skin barrier wafer.
SN instructed on a low residue diet. A low residue diet is a diet designed to reduce the frequency and volume of stools while prolonging intestinal transit time. It is similar to a low-fiber diet, but typically includes restrictions on foods that increase bowel activity, such as milk, milk products, and prune juice. A low residue diet typically contains less than 7–10 grams of fiber per day. Long term use of this diet, with its emphasis on processed foods and reduced intake of fruits and vegetables, may not provide required amounts of nutrients including potassium, vitamin C, calcium, and folic acid.Patient/caregiver verbalized understanding.