diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Procedures
Patient instructed in never ignore numbness or tingling as these sensations are often related to nerve compression, and they may be warning signs indicating serious injury that should always be seen by a physician.
Patient was instructed on tips for a good personal hygiene. Have clean bed linen. Change them once a week and wash them well before using them again. It is important to air out the bedding regularly.
Patient was instructed on personal hygiene. Cover the mouth or turn away from people when coughing and sneezing. It
Instructed patient and caregiver about the procedures followed in the case of a hurricane. Should such event occur the Home Health Agency will be on call assisting any patient who has an emergency. Keep Agency phone number at hand.
SN instructed patient to try eating the main dinner meal at noon and a smaller meal in the evening. This helps to reduce the stool output at night.
SN instructed patient to drink 2 to 3 quarts of water a day. This helps to keep the stool fluid, and it also prevents dehydration.
SN instructed patient to should eat three or more times a day. Small frequent meals may be better tolerated and produce less gas.
Instruct the patient in care of the incisional wound, reviewing signs of wound infection and thrombus formation in the implant replacement of the aortic valve.
The patient was instructed in bone cancer that has undergone extremity save that he or she will no recover preoperative manner and will be partially disabled.
The patient was instructed in bone marrow harvest to keep the sites clean and covered with a bandage for 3 days.