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Instructed patient not to use a generator inside the house, carbon monoxide poisoning may occur and it is usually fatal.
Instructed patient about measures to prevent or treat pneumonia: eating well balanced meals, adequate rest, avoiding upper respiratory infections or getting promptly treatment for early symptoms, drinking large amounts of fluids to thin secretions and replace fluid loss, avoiding spread of infections by washing hands and properly dispose of tissues. Avoid smoking; perform coughing and deep breathing exercises.
Instructed patient about proper storage and disposal of equipment: checking expiration date, keeping spare bottle in refrigerator, not changing the brand, match syringe type.
Instructed patient to contact physician or go to an emergency room if symptoms of high blood sugar occur.
Instructed patient on management of chest pain. These steps are to be followed in case of occurrences: sit or lie down and rest immediately at onset of pain, if NTG available take as instructed and/or call 911.
Patient was instructed on consequences of consuming alcohol having diabetes. Alcohol disrupts the liver
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, if a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Labetalol, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to reduce light-headedness and dizziness.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: family history of the disease and inadequate dietary intake, among others.
There is a chance that seroquel may cause cataracts, and you may be asked to see an eye doctor when you start seroquel therapy, and every 6 months thereafter.