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Instructed patient not to use more than 50 feet of tubing between the oxygen source and the patient. Do not place oxygen tanks within 1/2 feet of windows/doors or items.
Instructed patient on how hypothyroidism is a condition resulting from a deficiency of the thyroid hormone.
Instructed patient to cut the toenails straight across and file the edges, don't rip off hangnails.
Patient was instructed about foot care, trying non-impact exercise such as swimming, cycling, yoga, and tai chi are increasingly popular ways to exercise - with minimal impact on the feet. Talk with the doctor before starting an exercise program. Further teaching is needed.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Whether the decreased insulin activity is due to a amount of insulin, the results are the same
Patient was instructed on stress. When stress occurs the body prepares to take action. In people who have diabetes this response does not work well. Insulin is not always able to let the extra energy into cells, so glucose piles up in the blood.
Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are consumption of a heavy meal and exposition to heavy temperatures, among others.
Taught that gradually increasing exercise with planned, scheduled rest periods, is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
Taught the patient using heart models or diagrams the location of the aortic insufficiency and show the affected valve. Encouraged the patient the importance of avoiding strenuous activities. Advised the patient for frequent rest periods and avoid fatigue.
Patient was educated about Digoxin 0.125 mg 1 tablet oral daily, side effects may include: fatigue headache, weakness, blurred vision, yellow vision, ARRHYTHMIAS , bradycardia, anorexia , nausea , vomiting , diarrhea, this medication has an action time of 30-120 min, the peak time is about 206 hr and the duration is about 2-4 days.