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Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of angina such as SOB, chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating, shortness of breath.
Instructed patient on S/S of hypoglycemia such as: cold sweat, shaking, blurred vision, faintness, hunger, headache, confused thinking and impatience. Instructed patient that if these S/S occur to take fast acting sugar, such as orange juice with sugar or glucose tablets.
Patient was instructed on diabetes complications such as nerves damage (diabetic neuropathy). Damage to the nerve that control the bladder, digestive tract and reproductive organ is called autonomic neuropathy and it can cause problems with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.
Taught that avoiding fatigue by gradually increasing activity, with planned rest periods, is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
Taught that using joint protection principles is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: heberdens nodes (nodular bony enlargements within the joint).
The patient was instructed in fixator devices internal fixator positions a risk for refracture and analysis preventive actions, care in support walking, and no weight manner in anticipation of well-ordered by the doctor. The patient was advised that some nails or large plates may be removed in a year.
The patient was instructed in hepatitis viral to wash hands meticulously after toileting. The families of the patient were reviewed to wear gloves if interaction with feces. The patient was instructed not to make food for others during the symptomatic time of the illness. The patient was recommended not to share stuffs, like eating utensils, razors, toothbrushes, toys, needles. The patient was advised to use an electric razor and soft-bristled toothbrush to help prevent bleeding. The families of the patient were reviewed for injection of gamma globulin. The patient was taught to exercise blood and body fluid protections until is free of the disease. The patient was advised to handle scratches and slashes carefully. The patient was encouraged to provide separate bed and bathroom. The patient was advised to evade using alkaline soaps and to use mild soaps. The patient was advised to save the skin moist with soothing ointments.
Instructed patient what to do if a person has trouble breathing The most common reason for breathing problems, other than an illness, is If you have trouble passing the catheter into the trach and it feels tight, put a few drops of saline into the tube and try to suction again. Do not force the catheter; it may push the plug in further. If you are unable to remove the mucus plug, change the trach tube and try to suction again.
SN instructed patient about high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is lower than 120 / 80 mm / Hg most of the time. High blood pressure ( hypertension ) is when your blood pressure is 140 / 90 mm / Hg or above most of the time.