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Instructed in foods low in cholesterol such as fish, fruits, vegetables, egg substitutes, poultry, lean meats, grains, etc.
Instructed patient on S/S of high blood pressure, such as, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.
Instructed patient about the damage that high blood pressure can cause to the vessels walls. Fat and cholesterol collect in the damage spots forming a plaque. Blood cells stick to the plaque, forming a mass called a clot. A clot can block blood flow in the vessel.
Patient was instructed on how to prevent pressure ulcer. A proper skin care is crucial and involves inspecting skin daily and an individualized bathing schedule, using warm (not hot) water and mild soap. Avoid massage over bony prominences and use lubricants if skin is dry.
Taught that, when taking Renal Caps, if taking a time-released capsule or tablet, it should be swallowed whole.
Taught that exercising regularly, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
Ingesting too much calcium in a misguided attempt to build skeleton may cause kidney stones, milk-alkali syndrome, or interference with iron absorption.
Taught the patience not to wear tight clothing (belts) over the incision. Encourage the importance of not discontinuing the steroid medication that can precipitate adrenal crisis.
The patient was instructed in cardiac catheterization on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal.
The patient was instructed in sickle cell anemia in the need to evade persons with infections. The patient was advised to blow the nose gently, evade coughing.