weight
Diseases Process
Taught that controlling weight to prevent increased pressure on the joints is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: achieve and/or maintain ideal weight, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), such as: itching, changes in vision and weight loss.
Taught that achieving and/or maintaining ideal weight is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Instructed patient about S/S complications associated with CHF, including bounding pulse, decreased urinary output, increased SOB, increased edema and sudden weight gain.
Taught that maintaining body weight under control is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
Patient instructed that hypertension is treated with regular aerobic exercise, weight reduction (if overweight), salt restriction, and medication
The patient was instructed in coronary artery disease the importance of no smoking or using tobacco products, the effect nicotine has on the cardiac system causing the heart to work faster, constricting blood vessels, and decreasing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart, and in the presence of coronary artery disease, increasing the probability of chest pain. The patient was advised that the role that stress plays in aggravating coronary artery disease. The patient was recommended the benefits of exercise, increase in high-density lipoproteins, which lowers blood pressure, weight loss, improved cardiovascular status.
The patient was instructed in frostbite indicating the application of dry, sterile dressings to small, open areas. The patient was advised the importance of protecting the extremity from temperature extremes and rapid changes in temperature because the tissue is delicate to temperature changes and refreezing causes tissue damage. The patient was explained to elude fitted, constrictive clothing or pressure to an area that might cut circulation. The patient was recommended defensive procedures to avoid future incidents or reinjury of the frostbitten part, protective, multilayered, warm, nonconstrictive clothing avoiding of cold temperatures, exhaustion, and malnutrition. The patient was advised that there may be long-term remaining effects, increased sensitivity to cold, burning and itchy, and increasing sweating. The patient was explained that lower extremities are affected, to avoid weight bearing and offer instruction in the use of ambulatory aids. The patient was taught in the importance of elevating the affected extremity. The patient was advised in range-of-motion exercises to prevent contractures.
The patient was instructed in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy the necessity to record daily weight to notice fluid retention. The patient was advised not to stop the use of beta blockers. The patient was reviewed that prophylactic antibiotic will be required before dental and surgical procedures to decreases the risk of endocarditis.