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Patient was instructed on hypertension. Other possible risk factors of high blood pressure include: low intake of potassium, magnesium and calcium. Sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing, depression, cigarette smoking, high cholesterol or low HDL (good cholesterol), diabetes.
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene. Have clean bed linen. Change them once a week and wash them well before using them again. It is important to air out the bedding regularly.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Diabetes can be reduced making changes in diet and increasing physical activity. It is recommended to maintain an healthy weight having a modest fat intake and eating sufficient fiber.
Taught that a cerebrovascular accident is a loss of brain function resulting from a disruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: valsalva maneuver (may be caused by straining, causing a slowed pulse, decreased blood return and increased venous pressure).
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops very slowly and may be very advanced before symptoms develop.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam after prolonged use
The patient was instructed in tendinitis tenosynovitis in the use of orthotics like as pads, shoe inserts. The patient was instructed in how to use heat and cold applications. The patient was taught to cover the heat or cold container with a dry cotton cover.
Instructed caregiver vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy is intended to manage the environment of surgical incisions that continue to drain following sutured or stapled closure by maintaining a closed environment and removing exudates via the application of negative pressure wound therapy
Instructed patient If you do put tape around the skin barrier edges do not remove the tape after water activities. Removing the tape may cause the skin barrier to loosen. It is helpful to hold your skin smooth as you put your pouching system on to avoid wrinkles that may lead to leakage.