catheter-teaching-guide
Diseases Process
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: decrease sodium intake to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: stop cigarette smoking (smoking constricts arteries and increases blood pressure), among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: achieve and/or maintain ideal weight, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: exercise regularly and have regular check-ups, as directed by MD.
Instructed on some potential complications of hypertension, such as: retinal damage (causing visual changes) and heart disease, among others.
Taught that seeing physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Instructed on the importance of always carrying a carbohydrate snack when exercising.
Instructed on the importance of having his/her feet inspected daily.
Instructed on the importance of reporting any foot problems to podiatrist or physician.
Instructed on the importance of having her/his feet washed daily with warm soap and water; also, instructed on the importance of having them patted dry, especially between toes.