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Instructed in factors that affect healing, such as, age, disease, nutrition, and infection.
Instructed in use of home glucose monitor, to ensure accuracy of results.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: change in level of consciousness, among others.
Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: unexplained rapid weight gain and dry or frothy cough, among others.
Taught that using adjunctive equipment (e.g., cane, walker) as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), such as: itching, changes in vision and weight loss.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: tiredness, listlessness and loss of interest in normal activities, among others.
SN instructed patient to report any symptoms of anxiety such as feeling apprehensive, feeling powerless, having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom, having an increased heart rate, breathing rapidly (hyperventilation), sweating, trembling, and or feeling weak or tired to SN or MD immediately to help prevent further complications.
RN instructed patient about medication Famotidine that is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the esophagus. RN instructed patient to swallow the tablets and capsules with a full glass of water. RN also explained about side effects of treatment such as: hives, skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. RN instructed to call Physician immediately if any of these signs or symptoms appear. Patient and caregiver voiced understanding of all instructions given.