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Instructed in D/C planning. Instructed to keep MD appointments, take medication exactly as MD ordered and report any S/E and/or S/S to avoid further complications.
Instructed in measures important in management of diabetes mellitus: follow prescribed diabetic diet, see physician, dentist, and eye doctor regulary, take medications as ordered, exercise regularly.
Instructed in factors that increase the risk of hypertension such as age, race, family history, stress, high sodium intake, high cholesterol intake, obesity and a sedentary life style.
Caregiver instructed to remove small area rugs and place non-slip treads on bare wood floors, steps and also at the top and bottom of the stairs to prevent falls.
Patient was instructed on tips for fire safety. Keep cooking areas clear of combustibles and wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when cooking. Keep the handles of the pots turned inward so they do not ever-hang the stove. If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan and smother the flames, then turn off the burner.
The patient was instructed in stroke cerebrovascular accident in the need to get correct devices like as walkers, specialty beds, and aids to safety, feeding, toileting, and grooming. The patient was instructed to deal with chronic pain. The patient was encouraged to use vision on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use hearing on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use of the unaffected extremity to assist the affected side in locating and movement. The patient was taught in the use of a hang for the affected arm to care the arm and shoulder. The patient was taught to support affected extremities when repositioning. The patient was advised to limit rotating to and lying on the affected side to 1 hour. The patient was instructed to do range-of-motion exercises of the affected extremities using the unaffected extremities. The patient was instructed to watch the affected leg whereas walking.
Patient/caregiver was educated about potassium 20 meq 1 tab po daily it is very important to take the medication with a full glass of water to prevent gastric distress.
SN advised to patient / caregiver that blood glucose monitoring is the main tool you have to keep your diabetes under control. This check tells you your blood glucose level at any one time. Keeping a log of your results is vital. When you bring this record to your health care provider, he /she will have a good picture of your body's response to your diabetes care plan.
SN instructed patient that Doxycycline is an antibiotic used in the treatment of a number of types of infections caused by bacteria and protozoa. Doxycycline can be used either by mouth or intravenously. Common side effect may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, a red rash, and an increased risk of a sunburn. Avoid combination of doxycycline with dairy, antacids, calcium supplements, iron products, and laxatives containing magnesium since these foods and supplements may decrease doxycycline's effectiveness.
SN instructed patient / caregiver that Actonel is used to treat and prevent bone loss ( osteoporosis ). SN instructed patient of the side effects of Actonel: nausea, diarrhea, constipation and headache. SN instructed patient / caregiver to report to physician of adverse effects: flu - like symptoms ( e.g., fatigue, fever, aches ), weakness, chest or stomach pain, pain when swallowing, leg or ankle swelling, joint pain, bone pain.