catheter-teaching-guide
SN stressed importance of daily foot care such as wearing shoes or slippers at all time to prevent foot injury.
SN instruced patient and PCG to rise slowly from a sitting/supine position while taking this drug because Forteo may cause orthostatic hypotension. Patient should sit or lie down if symptoms occurs.
Instructed patient to store NTG in a cool, dark place, in a tightly closed container (this will assure freshness). Replace supply of sublingual tablets every 3 months.
Instructed patient about S/S complications associated with CHF, including bounding pulse, decreased urinary output, increased SOB, increased edema and sudden weight gain.
Instructed in limit to three eggs per week.
Instructed patient to eat before each dentist visit, to prevent hypoglycemia.
Taught that maintaining body weight under control is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops very slowly and may be very advanced before symptoms develop.
Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: damage to such organs as liver, kidney and/or brain, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: tiredness, listlessness and loss of interest in normal activities, among others.