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Instructed in factors that contribute to poor skin integrity such as immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces, poor nutritional status.
Instructed that alcohol may lower glucose levels and therefore should be avoided.
Instructed patient to take blood pressure at the same time everyday and also report elevated S/P levels.
Instructed patient to call MD if he notices having trouble breathing, chest hurts, breath smells fruity or lips or tongue are dry and cracked.
Instructed patient on diagnosis of Pulmonary Edema, which is very likely to occur when there is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing. Contact your primary care physician if the condition worsens, or if you exhibit other symptoms.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if upset stomach or headache occur.
Instructed on some potential complications of Osteoporosis, such as: fractures and kyphosis (humpback), among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: decreased exercise tolerance and restriction of joint movement, among others.
Instructed patient when you call your nurse or doctor you have nausea, bloating, pain, or are vomiting, you have little or no urine coming from your stoma, your stoma changes in size or appearance, you are weak and unable to do your normal activities.
Instructed patient unlike gauze bandages that merely cover a wound, V.A.C. therapy actively works to help the wound healing process. The V.A.C.therapy system helps: promote wound healing, provide a moist wound healing environment, draw wound edges together, remove fluid and infectious materials, reduce wound odor, reduce the need for daily dressing changes.