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Instructed in site to use for subcutaneous injection, and the importance of rotating these sites.
Patient was instructed on complications of diabetes such as nerve damage. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy means damage to the nerves that run throughout the body, connecting the spinal cord to muscles, skin, blood vessels and other organs.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to minimize dizziness and light-headedness.
Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
While taking seroquel call your doctor immediately if you develop muscle stiffness, confusion, irregular or rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, and high fever. These are signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (nms), a serious--and potentially fatal--reaction to the drug.
The patient was instructed in chest trauma flail chest how to splint the chest when coughing to avoid pain. The patient was encouraged to review upper respiratory infection, shortness of breath, persistent cough, and persistent chest pain.
The patient was instructed in hodgkin’s disease the importance of eluding large multitudes and persons supposed to have an active infection because chemotherapy declines resistance to infection. The patient was reviewed to elude trauma which can cause bruising and bleeding. The patient was instructed in care procedures to reductions itching. The patient was advised the need to follow the chemotherapy routine.
Instructed patient about your incisions, check daily. Notify your doctor if you notice any of the following: Increased tenderness of the incision line, Increased redness or swelling around the edges of the incision line, Any drainage from the incision line, A persistent fever, contact the doctor.
SN instructed patient on ProAir HFA Inhalation. That it is a quick-relief drug used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. SN instructed patient to rinse mouth with water after every use of the medication to prevent irritation and dryness in the mouth.
SN instructed patient about Gabapentin ( Neurontin ). It is a medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and hot flashes. It is also used for restless leg syndrome. It is a first line agent for the treatment of neuropathic pain arising from diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, and central neuropathic pain. Most common side effects of gabapentin in adult patients include dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, weight gain, and peripheral edema. It may also produce sexual dysfunction in some patients, symptoms of which may include loss of libido, inability to reach sexual climax, and erectile dysfunction. It should be used carefully in patients with renal impairment due to possible accumulation and toxicity. Warning of an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in patients taking gabapentin. Report to Physician or nurse if any of those side effect / adverse reaction occurs.