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Instructed in visiting an ophthalmologist, an MD who specializes in eye care inmediately if there are any of these symptoms of eye damage: blurred or double vision, narrowed field of vision, seeing dark spots, feeling of pressure or pain in the eyes and difficulty seeing in dim light.
Instructed patient not to use a generator inside the house, carbon monoxide poisoning may occur and it is usually fatal.
Instructed patient on oral diabetic agents. When properly used, these agents stimulate insulin release from the pancreas to help control glucose levels.
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
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes, that include: Medicines. Some medicines used to treat conditions other than diabetes can cause hypoglycemia or hide its symptoms.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: decreased estrogen levels in post-menopausal women.
Taught that blood pressure readings for people age 18-49 should not exceed 140/90.
The patient was instructed in chest trauma flail chest how to splint the chest when coughing to avoid pain. The patient was encouraged to review upper respiratory infection, shortness of breath, persistent cough, and persistent chest pain.
The patient was instructed in laryngectomy to evade voice stress and to murmur or use alternative methods of communication when the voice needs rest. The patient was instructed in pain administration using minor analgesics.
SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Diovan. Explained that diovan is used to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ) and heart failure. Explained that the high blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems and that this drug works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen. SN explained to patient / caregiver that side effects of this medication includes dizziness, lightheadedness, tiredness, or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication. SN instructed that if any of these effects persist or worsen, to notify doctor immediately.