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Patient was instructed on list of measures to prevent falls at home: If feel dizzy and lose the vision checked regularly. With poor vision condition patient may lose important cues that help to avoid objects and keep the balance.
Caregiver was instructed that insulin is absorbed at different speeds depending on where are inject, so it's best to consistently use the same part of the body for each of the daily injections. For example, do not inject the lunch bolus dose in the abdomen on Monday and in the thigh on Tuesday. If you have picked the thigh for your evening injection, then continue to use the thigh for all of the evening injections.
Instructed on the importance of staying fully upright (sitting, standing or walking) for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax; also, advised patient not to lie down until after his/her first food of the day after its intake.
Taught that antacids can decrease the absorption of Crestor when taken at the same time.
Taught that avoiding excess sugar and salt intake is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The patient was instructed in the bowel obstruction and resection with anastomosis in the proper wound management and dressing changes. The patient was advised where to obtain appropriate supplies such as sterile dressings. The patient was encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, avoid to drink carbonated beverages and gas producing foods
The patient was instructed in epididymitis in the use of ease ways, ice packs, and elevations of scrotum, loose, lightweight clothing, and scrotal support while walking. The patient was advised of informing all sexual partners if the inflammation is due to sexually transmitted disease.
The patient was instructed on the consequences of chemotherapy and how it affects your body, and that is not related to cancer, the side effects it produces. Some common side effects of chemotherapy are low white blood cell count, low red blood cell count, platelets account, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, among others.
Instructed patient the medicines then become less effective when taken. Some people report not feeling well as a reason for stopping their medication or not taking it as prescribed. Tell your doctor if your medicines are making you sick. Don't just stop taking your medicines, because your health depends on it.
Instructed patient about lifestyle modifications: healthy life choices will improve your overall health and your heart health and can help you slow the progression of your heart disease. Some heart healthy choices include: healthy diet choices eating a low fat, low salt, low cholesterol diet while avoiding excessive intake of alcohol and caffeine, reduce stress through exercise - Increasing your physical activity is a great way to reduce stress, improve sleep, and lose weight.