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Instructed patient to avoid the use of electrical appliances with non-insulated wiring.
Instructed patient to always keep supplies at your patient's bedside for suctioning; tube and stoma care; delivery of oxygen, heat, and humidity; tracheostomy tube replacement; and artificial ventilation.
Patient was instructed on relieving and preventing leg edema. The first line of defense is: leg elevation. Elevate legs above the level of the heart which puts minimal pressure on the back of the knees and thighs and lower back. Other help to decrease swelling is limiting salt intake, drink plenty of water, avoid sitting with the feet dependent. Do not abuse diuretics and laxatives.
Patient was instructed on pain management. Acute pain such as occurs with trauma, often has a reversible cause and may require only transient measures and correction of under lying problem. In contrast, chronic pain often results from conditions that are difficult to diagnose and treat.
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene. Use talcum or some other wetness-absorbing powder. Use talcum immediately after taking a bath wherever there are major sweat glands, i.e
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Glucose tolerance progressively declines with age, leading to a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes and post challenge hyperglycemia in the older population. Age-related glucose intolerance in humans is often accompanied by insulin.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: frequent urination and excessive thirst, among others.
The patient was instructed in cirrhosis to avoid using soap. The patient was advised to use moisturizers and antipruritic lotions. The patient was reviewed to minimize the risk of bleeding by not straining during defecation, blowing the nose forcefully, or using razor blades or hard-bristled toothbrushes. The patient was recommended the importance of abstaining from alcohol.
The patient was instructed in pyelonephritis in the need of stopping repeated urinary tract infection. The patient was advised to keep the perineal area clean and dry. The patient was taught the method of finding midstream urine samples.
Instructed patient how prevent infections: To wash your hands with soap and water: Wet your hands with warm water, avoid hot water, which can cause skin irritation when you wash your hands often. Apply enough soap to cover the entire surface of your hands, including your fingers.