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Instructed in a safe, hazard free enviroment, to keep clear pathways, remove scatter rugs, and provide adequate lighting.
Instructed patient about what happens when the body's defense system is effective. In that case the infection may remain localized and temporary, producing only mild, treatable symptoms.
Instructed patient on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of angina such as: SOB, chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating, and shortness of breath. Contact your primary care physician if the condition worsens, or if you exhibit other symptoms.
Patient was instructed on irregular breathing. Irregular breathing will hamper the purification process and cause waste products to remain in circulation. Digestion will then become irregular, leaving tissues and organs undernourished. Improper oxygen consumption will thus ultimately lead to fatigue and heightened anxiety states.
Taught that exposure to carbon monoxide and/or manganese poisoning are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Taught that emotional stress may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.
Instructed patient if you have a hard time breathing, you may have secretions in your trach tube. Take out the inner cannula to check for mucous and clean if necessary. Then replace it. If your breathing does not get better, keep using your humidity, and cough hard.
SN instructed patient that Beclometasone dipropionate is a potent glucocorticoid steroid. In the form of an inhaler ( Clenil, Qvar ), a wide number of brands of which are available, it is used for the prophylaxis of asthma. As a nasal spray, it is used for the treatment of rhinitis (hay fever and sinusitis). In some instances, it is used by oral pathologists in the treatment of unusually severe aphthous ulcers. Possible side effect / adverse reaction: occasionally, it may cause a cough upon inhalation. Deposition on the tongue and throat may promote oral candidiasis, which appears as a white coating, possibly with irritation. This may usually be prevented by rinsing the mouth with water after using the inhaler. Other side effect may rarely include: a smell similar to burning plastic, unpleasant taste, hoarseness or nasal congestion, pain or headache, and visual changes. Allergic reactions may occur, but rarely. Nasal corticosteroids may be associated with central serous retinopathy
SN Instructed patient about the Eliquis ( apixaban ) this is helps to prevent that platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. Eliquis is used to lower the risk of stroke caused by a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. Because Eliquis keeps your blood from coagulating ( clotting ) to prevent unwanted blood clots, this medicine can also make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury such as a fall or a bump on the head. Do not stop taking Eliquis unless your doctor tells you to. Stopping suddenly can increase your risk of blood clot or stroke
SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Benicar. Explained that this medication is a blood pressure lowering medication. Explained that the side effects includes hypotension ( low blood pressure ), dizziness, fatigue, headache and /or diarrhea. SN instructed patient / caregiver to notify physician ( MD ) if experiencing persistence or worsening of side effects.