catheter-teaching-guide
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if heartburn and/or chest pain occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if jaw pain and/or eye/vision problems occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if bone, joint or muscle pain occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if upset stomach or headache occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if swelling (especially of the face, lips, tongue or throat) occurs.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if rash and/or itching occur.
Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: eat a diet high in fiber and exercise regularly, as directed by MD.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: avoid/decrease intake of foods with white sugar, pasta, pastries, cheese and rice.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: establish regular times for evacuations (usually after a meal) and drink a warm liquid one-half hour before breakfast to stimulate bowel movement, among others.