skin care
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Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care
. Keep the blood sugar level as normal as possible. Wash the feet every day with lukewarm water and mild soap. Dry them well, especially between the toes. Pat gently.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care
. Check the feet every day, redness, pain that won't go away, numbness, or tingling.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care
. Do not treat calluses, corns or bunions without talking to the doctor or nurse before. Cut toenails straight across to avoid future complications.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care
. The feet may not get a good blood supply which means that sores won't heal. In addition, damage to the nerves may not allows to feel sores, cuts and other injuries to the feet, that is why it's important to check the feet daily.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care
. Wear shoes that support and fit properly, wear socks that are clean and fit properly, avoid walking barefoot.
SN Instructed patient on Lobectomy Care
. You will be able to drink liquids and eat certain foods once your stomach function returns after surgery.
You may be given ice chips at first. Then you will get liquids such as water, broth, juice and clear soft drinks. If your stomach
does not become upset, you may then be given soft foods, such as ice cream and applesauce. Once you can eat soft foods easily, you may slowly begin to eat solid foods.
SN instructed patient on Lobectomy Care
. The deep breathing and coughing will decrease your risk for a lung infection. Take a deep breath and hold it for
as long as you can. Let the air out and then cough strongly. Deep breaths help open your airway. You may be given an
incentive spirometer to help you take deep breaths. Put the plastic piece in your mouth and take a slow, deep breath. Then let the air out and cough. Repeat these steps
10 times every hour.
Instructed patient what are some of the benefits of the care
wear PICC line cover. The unique mesh window provides an
innovative way to allow patients and care
takers to view the site and check for infection and leakage. The innovative designs .
and colors allow for patients to get back to living their lives. Skilled nurse instructed care
giver in medication management review and update medication schedule, specially new or changed medications (action side effects, adverse reactions) and complications.
Patient was instructed on nerve damage as a complication of diabetes. Because of the lost sense of feeling in the extremities it is possible to not feel any discomfort in the feet, and it is also possible to develop sores that can turn into skin
ulcers without being aware of it.
Instructed patient for the first 4-6 weeks after placement of a new PEG, bath water should not be so deep that the tube is
under the water. Shower water should fall on your back only. For a balloon, low profile, or older PEG tube you can take a
bath or shower as you normally do. Instructed patient call nurse or doctor if your body changes: your skin
around tube has signs of infection: redness, warm to touch, firm to touch , tender.