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The patience was advised the effect stress can have on hormone levels. Instructed patient how to administer a hydrocortisone (IM) injection in case of adrenal crisis. Encouraged other methods of dealing with stressful events (relaxation techniques, diversional activities.
The patient was instructed in cushing’s disease and cushing’s syndrome to organize and obtain an emergency kit including alcohol and prefilled syringes hydrocortisone for episodes of severe adrenal insufficiency. The patient was advised to self-monitor laboratory values and identify personal baseline levels. The patient was advised the need to prevent injury associated with osteoporosis. The patient was recommended to use ambulatory aids such as walker, cane as necessary.
Patient was educated about potassium 10 meq 1 tablet oral daily and the importance to report dark, tarry, or bloody stools; weakness; unusual fatigue; or tingling of extremities. Notify if nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort persists. Dosage may require adjustment. Emphasize the importance of regular follow-up exams to monitor serum levels and progress.
Patient was instructed that Diabetes Mellitus is a Syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent. Lack of insulin leads to elevated blood sugar levels.
SN assessment done on all body systems. Checked blood sugar daily monitoring on patient's log book, hydration, dietary, and medication compliance. Instructed patient on keeping blood glucose within normal range and preventing the development of long-term complication. Careful monitoring of diet, exercise and blood sugar levels are as important as the use of oral medications in preventing complications of diabetes. Also taught infection control, safety/fall precautions and preventions, and to contact MD for any emergency and/or medical concerns and changes.
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.
Instructed patient most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels, a few people with early-stage high blood pressure may have dull headaches, dizzy spells or a few more nosebleeds than normal, these signs and symptoms typically don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe even life-threatening stage.
SN instructed patient and caregiver about Bactrim. Bactrim is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, ear infections, enteritis, pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea, and episodes of difficulty breathing in people with chronic bronchitis. Serious allergic reactions, such as skin rash, sore throat, fever, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath, paleness, or yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes. Low platelet levels that may be life-threatening, but usually go back to normal within a week of stopping treatment with Bactrim. Watery and bloody stools.
Patient was instructed about another reason to get your blood sugar levels under control and keep them that way doing so can help you avoid many diabetes skin problems, still, skin conditions related to this disease are common. As many as 1 out of 3 people with diabetes will have one. Fortunately, most can be or successfully treated before they turn into a serious problem.
Instructed caregiver to keep patient's ulcer from becoming infected, it is important to: keep blood glucose levels under tight control; keep the ulcer clean and bandaged; cleanse the wound daily, using a wound dressing or bandage; and avoid walking barefoot.