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Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lasix, including dehydration, orthostatic hypotension, loss of potassium and other electrolytes, weakness, and fatigue.
Instructed patient to flush all expired medication down the toilet.
Instructed patient about the use of NTG for chest pain or pressure. Beginning pain or pressure episode take 1 tablet every 5 minutes, and up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If complete pain relief is not achieved after taking the 3rd tablet, call 911.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. This can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other problems. High blood pressure is called
Instructed patient that when eating out, he/she should order only the foods that are needed, and choose salads with reduced calories dressings, diet drinks and sugar substitutes, etc.
Taught that taking corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
The patient was instructed in nephrectomy on caring for the incision and changing dressing. The patient was advised to wash hands, examine the incision, clean the part with Betadine, cover the incision with sterile gauze, if there are not drainage leave the place open to the air. The patient was taught how to care for nephrostomy tube.
Patient is unable to perform wound care due to complexity of wound, location, size of wound, poor manual dexterity, forgetful (dementia), and knowledge deficit. No skilled/willing caregiver to perform wound care.
SN instructed patient on ProAir HFA Inhalation. That it is a quick-relief drug used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. SN instructed patient to rinse mouth with water after every use of the medication to prevent irritation and dryness in the mouth.
SN instructed that should be call your doctor right away if you notice any of the following signs and symptoms of an infection: Fever ( this is sometimes the only sign of an infection ), chills and sweats, change in cough or a new cough, sore throat or new mouth sore, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, stiff neck, burning or pain with urination, unusual vaginal discharge or irritation, increased urination, redness, soreness, or swelling in any area, including surgical wounds and ports, diarrhea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen or rectum, new onset of pain.