bedbound-patient
Instructed patient that sugar levels may reach high limits causing complications.
Instructed patient to call MD if vomits or diarrhea persist for more than 6 hours.
Instructed patient about the importance of decreasing fluid intake when applicable and adherence to therapeutic diet to prevent cardiac overload.
Instructed patient about complications requiring medical intervention associated with hypertension, such as: SOB, blurred vision, headache and extreme weakness.
Instructed patient about S/S of hypertension such as: blurred vision, nose bleeds, dizziness, headache, palpitations.
Instructed patient on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of angina such as: SOB, chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating, and shortness of breath. Contact your primary care physician if the condition worsens, or if you exhibit other symptoms.
Instructed patient about signs/symptoms of depression: altered sleep patterns, anorexia, weight loss, helplessness, and irritability, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, sadness and crying.
Instructed patient on the causes of depression, such as, substance abuse, deficiencies in cerebral neurotransmitters, family history of depressive disorders, hormonal imbalances, lack of social support, prior episodes of depression, significant medical problems, and stressful life events.
Instructed patient to immediately report to MD when having suicidal thoughts.
Instructed patient about the importance of identifying current problems and/or stressors in order to receive treatment.