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Instructed patient on how when blood presses against a vessel wall with too much force, muscles in the wall lose their stretch. This causes the wall to thicken, which narrows the vessel passage and reduces blood flow.
Patient was instructed on traumatic wounds. Contusions are caused by more extensive tissue trauma after severe blunt or blast trauma. The overlying skin may seem to be intact but later become non-viable. Extensive contusion may lead to infection.
Patient was instructed on taking insulin on sick day. There's a good chance blood glucose (sugar) levels will rise when sick or getting sick. That's because the body is sending out hormones to fight whatever bug has invaded the body. Those hormones also make it difficult for the body to use insulin. That's bad, and it can be dangerous.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: use effective coughing methods and do chest percussion and postural drainage, as directed by MD.
Taught that exposure to extreme temperatures may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.
Patient was instructed that stress management is important because stress can contribute to high blood pressure.
The patient was instructed in pulmonary embolism in the need of no smoking or using tobacco products.
SN instructed patient and caregiver to maintain adequate fluid intake and avoid dehydration during drug therapy, as this may increase risk for toxicity. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Phlebitis, or an inflammation of the vein, may occur when receiving IV antibiotics which can be irritating to smaller veins. Symptoms of phlebitis include redness, tenderness and swelling. Education about recognition of these complications allows the patient to be involved and can help reduce the risk of further complications related to IV therapy.
COPD Instructed patient about effective coughing by following these steps: While sitting in a chair, take several deep breaths as like for diaphragmatic breathing. Placing the hand over their stomach while breathing normally. Tightening up the stomach and chest muscles with the mouth open. Forcing air out while whispering the word "huff."