diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Medications
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing when outdoors as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to minimize dizziness and light-headedness.
Taught that Hyzaar should be taken regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat congestive heart failure and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
SN instruced patient and PCG to rise slowly from a sitting/supine position while taking this drug because Forteo may cause orthostatic hypotension. Patient should sit or lie down if symptoms occurs.
Taught that Plavix works by blocking certain blood cells called platelets and prevents them from forming harmful blood clots.
teach patient how control to monitor blood glucose and to report difficulties in glycemic control
teach patient proper technique and placement of injection
SN instructed patient on s/e of Zosyn such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and headache.
Patient instructed on adverse effect of Zosyn such as pruritus, rash, constipation, insomnia, and agranulocytosis.