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Instructed in S/S of high blood pressure such as fatige, palpitation, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.
Patient was instructed on personal hygiene. One of the most effective ways to protect ourselves from illness, or infections is a good personal hygiene. This means not only washing the hands but also the body. Hygiene also means being careful not to cough or sneeze on others, cleaning things that touched when ill, putting items such as tissues into a bin.
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene such as, Keep the skin clean. People who live in warm climates or tend to sweat need to take extra care. Do not re-wear the clothes without washing them.
Instructed patient to store insulin properly and to check expiration date. Advised not to use insulin that changed color or use any other brand other than the one ordered by MD.
Instructed on the importance of never attempting to force anything into the mouth of a person that is experiencing a seizure episode.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: unexplained rapid weight gain and dry or frothy cough, among others.
SN instructed patient that too much of any food can cause problems; eat moderate amounts and slowly to allow proper chewing and digestion. If a new food seems to give problems, don’t eat it for a few weeks, but try it again later.
SN advised patient to report signs or symptoms or ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity during gentamycin therapy.
SN instructed patient in pulmonary fibrosis and that it means thickening of the lungs at the alveolar / capillary level, so it's harder for gas exchange to occur.
Instructed patient in emergency care These pages will cover prevention of an emergency situation, and what to do if: Your loved one has trouble breathing or stops breathing You cannot insert a trach tube The trach falls out.