Instructed in the importance of proper foot care, including the wearing of properly fitting shoes and socks, correct trimming of the toe nails, and avoidance of injury to the legs and feet.
Instructed patient to place a sterile split sponge under the tube flanges to absorb secretions.
Instructed patient to contact doctor if any of the following occur: an illness lasting one or two days without improvement; vomiting/diarrhea that continue longer than 6 hours, blood tests that continue to run higher thatafter taking medications, S/S of high blood sugar.
Instructed in the proper disposal of sharps, in the container provided.
Place the call bell where your patient can easily reach it.
Instructed patient to follow a healthy eating plan that includes his/her favorites foods, but with the proper number of calories and sugars that they should eat daily.
Instructed to maintain a diabetic record of blood sugars and any untoward reactions. Record should include date, time, and any other pertinent information.
Instructed patient Don't clean and reuse an inner cannula designed for one-time use.
Instructed patient about the importance of remaining seated for at least minutes after each meal in order to prevent aspiration and accelerate gastric emptying.
Instructed in accurate preparation of insulin syringes using aseptics techniques.
