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Instructed patient about the importance of restricting sodium intake. Advised using salt substitutes (if permitted by MD), by seasoning food with condiments, such as lemon, parsley, cinnamon, etc.
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene. Wear socks. Sweaty feet trapped inside shoes are a recipe for bacterial growth. When at home, wear flip flop or something that opens the feet to the air but doesn
Instructed patient on the importance to inject insulin not exactly in the same place each time, but move around in the same area so the insulin reaches the blood with the same speed with each shot.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Moderate hypoglycemia often makes people feel short-tempered, nervous, afraid, or confused. The vision may blur. People could also feel unsteady or have trouble walking.
Taught that exposure to carbon monoxide and/or manganese poisoning are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Instructed in Vitamin B12, ordered to manage polyneuropathy, and in S/E, such as, pain in site of injection, burning, etc.
Instructed patient Walking:This is one of the best forms of exercise because it increases circulation throughout the body and to the heart muscle. It is important to increase your activity gradually. Walk at your own pace. Stop and rest if you get tired. Each person progresses at a different rate after heart surgery.
instructed patient about importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits is to prevent further hospitalizations. Instructed patient your pain medication makes you feel tired, drowsy, or dizzy, call your doctor. If your pain medication causes constipation, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and eat a well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.
SN instructed patient / caregiver on intellectual disability which is a condition describing below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for daily living. SN instructed patient / caregiver on causes such as infections present at birth or occurring after birth, chromosomal abnormalities such as down syndrome, environmental. SN instructed patient / caregiver on symptoms such as lack of or slow development of motor skills. Language skills, and self-help skills, especially when compared to peers, lack of curiosity and difficulty understanding and following social rules.
SN instructed that it is tempting to stop taking an antibiotic as soon as you feel better. But the full treatment is necessary to kill the disease-causing bacteria. Failure to do so can result in the need to resume treatment later and may promote the spread of antibiotic - resistant properties among harmful bacteria. Patient verbalizes understanding.