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Instructed in use of Persantine: to improve circulation.
Instructed patient to replace diapers in order to avoid skin breakdown.
Patient was instructed on how stress can affect blood sugar. One way stress affect blood sugar and having a direct effect on it, is as with the stress of a physical illness, prolonged or excessive stress can cause the body to produce hormones that prevent insulin from working properly. That, in turn, increases the blood sugar levels.
Patient was instructed on complications of diabetes such as heart disease. People with diabetes have extra reason to be mindful of heart and blood vessel disease. Diabetes carries an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and complications related to poor circulation.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Fosamax, of waiting at least thirty (30) minutes after its intake before eating or drinking anything other than plain water.
Taught that sitting to perform an activity rather than stand, if possible, is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
Calcium absorption is increased in an acidic environment, so tablets should be taken with meals
The patient was instructed in paget’s disease osteitis deforrmans in the importance to self-inject calcitonin. The patient was advised to take etidronate to program medication doses 2 hours before or after meals. The patient was taught to use ambulatory assist devices and aids like cane, walker.
SN instructed patient/CG keep the skin around your biliary catheter dry. You can take showers if you cover the area with plastic wrap. If the area does get wet, dry the skin completely after you shower.
Instructed patient in medication Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully. Metoprolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness or lightheartedness, tiredness, depression, nausea and dry mouth.