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Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. The body can tolerate low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, for short periods of time. But since every cell in the body is fueled by sugar, chronic hypoglycemia will cause the health to deteriorate.
Taught that Crestor can cause symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, which include rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness and trouble breathing.
Taught that the main function of the lungs is to supply oxygen to the blood and to remove carbon dioxide from the blood.
SN instructed patient on s/e of Zosyn such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and headache.
Infection control measures and proper hand washing techniques. Hand washing has to be done to prevent the growth of microorganisms on the nails, hands, and forearms. When hands are visibly dirty or contaminated with proteinaceous material or are visibly soiled with blood or other body fluids, wash hands with soap and water, if hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol-based hand rub for routinely decontaminating hands. Wash hands before eating and after using a restroom. Wash hands for at least 15 seconds, covering all surfaces of the hands and fingers, rinse hands with water and dry thoroughly with a disposable towel, use towel to turn off the faucet, use hand lotions or creams to minimize the occurrence of irritant contact dermatitis associated with hand antisepsis or hand washing.
The patient was instructed in thrombolytic therapy in the need that bed rest will be continued during the process and for 12 hours after an intracoronary infusion. The patient was advised that common blood sampling will be done to monitor coagulation times and that signs and symptoms of successful myocardial reperfusion, coronary reocclusion and bleeding will be checking. The patient was reviewed that signs of bleeding below the skin are probable and will clear with time.
SN instructed patient about constipation and diarrhea can still occur with a colostomy. Reasons why constipation may occur include certain medications, not drinking enough fluids or eating enough fiber, just like before you had a colostomy.
Instructed patient you may need to detach the drainage bag from the nephrostomy tube to clean it. If so, attach a new drainage bag tightly to the nephrostomy tube. Instructed patient change bandages, skin barriers, and attachment devices as directed. This helps to prevent infection. Throw away or clean your drainage bag as directed by your caregiver.
Instructed patient common post-operative guidelines following minimally invasive heart valve surgery include the following: you will be encouraged to cough and deep breathe. You may be given a spirometer, a device for breathing exercises to keep fluid out of your lung, once all your tubes have been removed, you will be encouraged to shower daily and wash your incision with a mild soap to prevent infection.
SN instructed patient about the risks of having a Jackson Pratt drain. The JP drain site may be painful. You may have trouble lying on the side with your JP drain. Your JP drain site may leak. The JP drain may be pulled out by accident. The tubing may get blocked, crack, or break. The tubing may damage your tissue. You may have a scar. The JP drain site may get infected. This infection could spread inside your body.