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Diseases Process
Instructed patient on important procedures in management of DM such as: follow prescribed diabetic diet, see physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly, take medications as ordered, exercise regularly.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Decrease blood flow to certain organs in the body can cause damage leading to coronary artery disease, heart attack, and abnormal heartbeat, stroke, kidney (renal) failure, peripheral arterial disease, eye damage (retinopathy).
Patient was instructed on hand-eye coordination description. Most hand movements require visual input to be carried out effectively in conjunction with fine motors skills. Fine motors skills are involved in the control of small muscles movements, such as using fingers with a purpose and in coordination with the eyes.
Patient was instructed on hand-eye coordination. It
Taught that seeing physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Patient was instructed on respiratory infection. Sometimes accompanied by 'pink eye', muscle aches, fatigue, malaise, headaches, muscle weakness, uncontrollable shivering, and loss of appetite, fever and extreme exhaustion are rare during a cold and are more usual in influenza. The symptoms of a cold usually resolve after about one week, but can last up to two.
Encouraged patient the necessity to maintain good oral and eye hygiene. Advised patient the need for oral suctioning as the disease progresses.
The patient was instructed in hyperthyroidism to care for eyes from sunny lights, corneal ulcerations, and infections and to wear sunglasses or eye patches. The patient was advised to put on calm compresses to the eyes if irritated. The patient was reviewed to apply lubricants to protect the cornea.