catheter-teaching-guide
Diseases Process
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: high cholesterol intake, obesity and a sedentary life-style.
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: decrease cholesterol intake to avoid atherosclerosis, among others.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.
Taught that reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Taught that weight loss and changes in vision may constitute as signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.
Instructed on the need/importance of wearing shoes that are clean and fit properly.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of high blood sugar, such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of high blood sugar, such as: dizziness, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Taught that infection, stress and/or fever may lead to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).