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SN instructed patient on diabetic diet:it is commonly thought that people with diabetes should avoid all forms of sugar. Most people with diabetes can eat foods containing sugar as long as the total amount of carbohydrates (carbs) for that meal or snack is consistent.Many research studies have shown that meals which contain sugar do not make the blood
sugar rise higher than meals of equal carbohydrate levels which do not contain sugar. However, if the sugar-containing meal contains more carbs, the blood
sugar levels will go up.
The patient was instructed on the consequences of chemotherapy and how it affects your body, and that is not related to cancer, the side effects it produces. Some common side effects of chemotherapy are low white blood
cell count, low red blood
cell count, platelets account, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, among others.
SN complete assessment done on all body systems, checked vital signs, blood
sugar monitoring, hydration, nutrition intake, and medication compliance. SN refilled patient’s medication box for daily routine. Taught patient to carefully manage her blood
sugar with diet, physical activity, and medication to prevent diabetes complication and avoid hypo/hyperglycemia.
Instructed patient have many factors can affect blood
pressure, including: How much water and salt you have in your body the condition of your kidneys, nervous system, or blood
vessels, your hormone levels, heart damage.
SN advised to patient / caregiver that blood
glucose monitoring is the main tool you have to keep your diabetes under control. This check tells you your blood
glucose level at any one time. Keeping a log of your results is vital. When you bring this record to your health care provider, he /she will have a good picture of your body's response to your diabetes care plan.
SN instructed patient about calcium channel blockers and how this prescription medications relax blood
vessels and increase the supply of blood
and oxygen to the heart while also reducing the heart's workload.
Patient instructed in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is when the heart vessels become narrow, which decreases the blood
flow to the heart muscle. The narrowing of the heart vessels can be caused by plaque build-up from high cholesterol, fat, and calcium. The decrease in blood
flow decreases the oxygenation of the heart muscle and leads to heart damage.
Patient instructed in congestive heart failure occurs when your heart is not able to pump enough blood
to meet the needs of the rest of your body. If you have CHF, blood
and extra fluid may back up into your lungs, making it difficult for you to breathe, swelling in your ankles and legs (called edema) may occur, you may experience excess fatigue with exercise.
SN instructed patient about Aggrenox contains a combination of aspirin and dipyridamole. Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Dipyridamole keeps platelets in your blood
from sticking together to form clots. Aggrenox is used to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had blood
clots or a "mini-stroke" (also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA).Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking aspirin products. Alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding. Side effects include joint pain, drowsiness, headache, upset stomach, mild heartburn, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Instructed patient to eat healthy food, as people with diabetes do not need special foods. The foods on your diabetes eating plan are the same foods that are good for everyone in your family. Try to eat foods that are low in fat, salt, and sugar and high in fiber such as beans, fruits and vegetables, and grains. Eating right will help you reach and stay at a weight that is good for your body, keep your blood
sugar in a good range and prevent heart and blood
vessel disease.