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Instructed patient about S/S of osteoarthritis, such as, aching pain which increases with activity and is usually relieved with rest, stiffness upon rising, fatigue, decreased exercise tolerance, crepitus, restriction of joint movement and others.
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene. Have clean bed linen. Change them once a week and wash them well before using them again. It is important to air out the bedding regularly.
Patient was instructed on Insulin. Insulin is a hormone released from the pancreas. A hormone is a chemical messenger secreted by a gland that then travels in the blood to act on other parts of the body. Insulin is the primary substance responsible for maintaining appropriate blood sugar levels. Insulin allows sugar to be transported into cells so that they can produce energy or store the glucose until it is needed.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing when outdoors as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.
Taught that difficult or infrequent passage of hard, dry stool may constitute as a sign/symptom of constipation.
SN instructed patient on s/s of infected wound susch as: Thick green or yellow drainage, Foul odor, Redness or warmth around wound, Tenderness of surrounding area, and Swelling.
The patient was instructed in lyme disease to evade tick infested areas. The patient was advised to dress shirt inserted into pants and long pants inserted into boots when going into a wooden area. The patient was recommended to put on repellent before going into the wood.
Patient/caregiver was educated about potassium 20 meq 1 tab po daily this medication was order to treat possible potassium depletion induced by furosemide action.
Instructed patient catheters that present resistance to flushing and aspiration may be partially or completely occluded. Do not flush against resistance. If the lumen will neither flush nor aspirate and it has been determined that the catheter is occluded with blood, a declotting procedure per nurse may be appropriate.
SN instructed patient / caregiver that urine drainage bag of the catheter should always be suspended below the level of the pubic bone, including during walking or sitting. Cleaning the groin and buttock areas regularly will decrease contamination of the catheter and the risk of infection. Anchoring the catheter to the leg with the provided strap prevents tugging injuries of the urethra.