including damage eyes retinopathy which can lead blindness damage nerves neuropathy
Taught that Fosamax works by decreasing the activity of cells which break down bone.
Taught that the airways are similar to an upside-down tree; the trachea (or windpipe) is like the main trunk, which divides into smaller branches.
Taught that Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder in which there is an imbalance between bone formation and bone re-absorption.
Taught that Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a syndrome in which the heart is unable to pump an adequate supply of blood to meet the oxygen and nutritional needs of the body.
Taught that, in Osteoarthritis, the cartilage, which protects the ends of bones, is worn away.
Taught that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent.
Actonel slows bone loss while increasing bones mass, which may prevent bone fractures.
The patient was instructed in coronary artery disease the importance of no smoking or using tobacco products, the effect nicotine has on the cardiac system causing the heart to work faster, constricting blood vessels, and decreasing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart, and in the presence of coronary artery disease, increasing the probability of chest pain. The patient was advised that the role that stress plays in aggravating coronary artery disease. The patient was recommended the benefits of exercise, increase in high-density lipoproteins, which lowers blood pressure, weight loss, improved cardiovascular status.
Skilled nurse instructed patient/care giver in Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment in which the patient breathes 100 percent oxygen inside a pressurized chamber for approximately two hours. The therapy quickly delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream, accelerating the healing rate of wounds and is effective in fighting certain types of infections. It also stimulates the growth of new blood vessels, improving circulation, and helping to prevent future problems.
Instructed caregiver A.L.F's staff on relieving and preventing patient's leg edema. The first line of defense is: leg elevation. Elevate legs above the level of the heart which puts minimal pressure on the back of the knees and thighs and lower back. Other help to decrease swelling is limiting salt intake, drink plenty of water, avoid sitting with the feet dependent.