catheter-teaching-guide
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.
Instructed on the importance of establishing regular times for evacuations.
Instructed on the importance of pacing herself between activities as a measure aimed to increasing tolerance to physical activities.
Instructed on the importance of using adjunctive equipment (e.g., cane) as a measure aimed to reducing the risk of falls/injuries.
Instructed on the importance of setting realistic goals as a measure aimed to increasing tolerance to physical activity.
Instructed on some techniques aimed to performing effective coughing.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated areas.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding exposure to persons with upper respiratory infections.
Instructed on the importance of reporting changes in sputum characteristics or cough pattern.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding all respiratory irritants, such as: smoke, dust and air pollution, among others.