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Instructed patient about how strongly electromagnetic fields, metal detectors or another electronical devices can interfere with pacemaker functioning.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Blood pressure commonly rises as getting older, but this increase occurs more quickly in people who already have high blood pressure. Untreated hypertension can damage the delicate lining of the blood vessels.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. if you have symptoms of low blood sugar, you need to eat or drink something with sugar in it. For example, you could eat raisins, graham crackers, or candy. You could also drink skim milk, regular (not diet) soda, or fruit juice. You may also take glucose tablets.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease, recent stroke and/or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Easy bleeding/bruising, stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, and constipation may occur.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: easy crying and suicidal wishes or behavior, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Emphysema, such as: loss of appetite and weight loss, among others.
Taught that stable angina usually has a precipitating cause, while unstable angina can occur while at rest.
SN instructed patient/PCG on aspiration as the most common complication related to tube feeding. SN explained that this occurs when food is actually inhaled into the lungs (can lead to pneumonia), but if patient is kept upright during feeding, this complication can be greatly minimized.
The patient was instructed in orchiectomy the importance of caring the surgical wound and dressing changes, dressing can be located over the incision and seized by the scrotal support.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals. This may ensure a better mix with available bile. Include small amounts of lean protein, such as poultry, fish and nonfat dairy, at every meal, along with vegetables, fruit and whole grains.