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Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. It is possible to make a few small changes toward healthier eating habits. For example, simply adding a yogurt as a snack might be enough to meet your milk servings. Adding a sliced banana to your cereal will take care of a fruit serving.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Diabetes is currently a chronic disease with no cure. There is an exceptionally important role for patient education, diabetic support, self monitoring of blood glucose with the goal of keeping it within acceptable bounds.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: exercise regularly and take scheduled rest periods, as directed by MD.
Taught that applying heat or cold, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
SN advised patient that primaxin can cause severe diarrhea, and to consult PCP before taking antidiarrhea medicine.
SN instructed patient that too much of any food can cause problems; eat moderate amounts and slowly to allow proper chewing and digestion. If a new food seems to give problems, don’t eat it for a few weeks, but try it again later.
Patient instructed to take Benadril exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, Take each dose with a full glass of water can be taken with or without food.
Skilled nurse instructed patient about medication Furosemide, a 'water pill,' is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: muscle cramps, weak.
Instructed patient when you call your nurse or doctor you have nausea, bloating, pain, or are vomiting, you have little or no urine coming from your stoma, your stoma changes in size or appearance, you are weak and unable to do your normal activities.
SN instructed patient that bleeding is frequently associated with any non-tunneled catheter insertion. More frequent dressing changes and/or a mild pressure dressing may be required. Excessive bleeding or bleeding that persists for more than 24 hours is not normal. Excessive bleeding may be caused by coagulation disorders, vigorous physical activity, or a traumatic insertion procedure.