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Instructed patient on S/S of high blood pressure, such as, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.
Instructed patient to check feet by looking between toes use a mirror if necessary or have a friend or relative to check them daily. Look for blisters, redness, cuts, breaks, and scratches and report immediately if any of these occur.
Instructed on the importance of reporting changes in sputum characteristics or cough pattern.
Taught that, in Angina Pectoris, pain may occur in the inner aspects of arms, upper abdomen and shoulders.
Taught that insufficient insulin may lead to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
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.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if swelling (especially of the face, lips, tongue or throat) occurs.
Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis, such as: exercise daily at a slow, steady pace, using range of motion.
The patient was instructed in hyperthyroidism to care for eyes from sunny lights, corneal ulcerations, and infections and to wear sunglasses or eye patches. The patient was advised to put on calm compresses to the eyes if irritated. The patient was reviewed to apply lubricants to protect the cornea.
The patient was instructed in ovarian cancer in the need to care for the incision with general hygiene and daily bathing. The patient was advised to evade constipation by taking mild laxatives and stool softeners. The patient was taught to care of the suprapubic catheter. The patient was reviewed that no interaction tampons, douching, or tub baths. The patient was explained that menstruation will no longer happen.