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Instructed patient about lifestyle changes, including changing eating habits, quantity and quality of physical activity, level of stress to which patient is exposed, kind of work, and spare time/rest.
Instructed patient about methods for adjusting the diet to meet a change in activity greater caloric intake is required for prolonged or strenuous activity to prevent hypoglycemia.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Very high blood pressure can cause headache, vision problems, nausea and vomiting. It is called hypertensive crisis, which is blood pressure that rises very fast.
Patient was instructed on skin care. Keep the skin moist by using a lotion or cream after washed. Keep a bottle of lotion near the sink so to use it after washing the hands. But limit the products used on the skin to decrease the chance of having reaction.
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene. Have clean bed linen. Change them once a week and wash them well before using them again. It is important to air out the bedding regularly.
Patient was instructed on control solution - checks test strip for accuracy. The amount of sugar in the control solution is already known. When placed on a test strip, value should match control solution value on bottle, package of strips or package insert with your strips. Check strip - comes with some models to make sure your meter is working. It checks the meter only, not the strips.
Patient was instructed on Insulin. There are few types of insulin. The main difference between them is how quickly they work. A fast insulin is used before meals to work in the body for a few hours as digesting. Longer acting insulin gives the body a base level of insulin that last longer time. This helps the body handle blood sugar all day long.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes that include: Other causes. Hypoglycemia also may occur, though rarely with prolonged fasting or missed meals, severe malnutrition, or prolonged strenuous exercise.
Taught that history of diabetes, cardiac disease and renal disease are potential factors of cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
Skilled nurse advised patient to elevate both legs to decrease pain and improve circulation.