Instructed to post important telephone numbers, including MD, Home Health Agency, Friend/Relative and 911 for any emergency.
Instructed in the necessity of having an emergency evacuation plan, and available community resources if required.
Instructed in proper skin care, focusing on areas prone to abnormalities.
Instructed in safe transfers, using proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
Instructed in a safe, hazard free enviroment, to keep clear pathways, remove scatter rugs, and provide adequate lighting.
Instructed to gradually increase activity as tolerated, taking rest periods to avoid overexertion.
Instructed in safe ambulation, using assistive device as indicated to avoid injury.
SN instructed patient ways to clear nasal sinuses and to moisturize your sinuses by draping a towel over your head as you breathe in the vapor from a bowl of medium-hot water. Keep the vapor directed toward your face. Or take a hot shower, breathing in the warm, moist air to help ease pain and help mucus drain. Rinse out your nasal passages. Use a specially designed squeeze bottle, saline canister.