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Instructed to contact physician inmediately if uncontrolled bleeding or excruciating pain occurs at wound site.
Instructed patient not to go outside during hurricane conditions. If a safe place to stay is not available consider going to a shelter in advance.
Instructed patient about hypotensive drugs and how they usually produce orthostatic hypotension.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Taught that lack of insulin leads to elevated blood glucose levels.
SN instructed patient on Vancomycin adverse effects such as: erythroderrma, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, ototoxicity, and nephrotoxicity. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
The patient was instructed in cardiac catheterization on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal.
SN instructed patient and caregiver about Clonidine, it is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Possible SE/AR may include: dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fainting, slow/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes like, irritability, depression.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy Therapy, promotes wound healing and how its unique mechanisms of action differentiate it from other NPWT devices.
SN instructed patient / caregiver about urinary tract infection(uti), an infection in any part of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters , bladder and urethra). SN instructed patient / caregiver that most infections involve the lower urinary tract (the bladder and urethra). SN instructed symptoms / signs of uti such as a strong, persistent urge to urinate, a burning sensation when urinating, passing frequent, small amounts of urine. SN instructed patient / caregiver on possible causes such as infection of the urethra and bladder. SN instructed patient / caregiver on lifestyle/ home remedies such as drinking plenty of water daily to help flush the urinary tract, avoid holding it when there's need to go to prevent development of bacteria which can cause uti. SN instructed patient / caregiver to wipe from front to back after movement, to help prevent bacteria from the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.