high blood pressure/1000
SN instructed pt on high
risk med Basaglar KwikPen Subcutaneous Do not take Basaglar during episodes of low blood
sugar or if you are allergic to insulin glargine or any of the ingredients in Basaglar. Do NOT reuse needles or share insulin pens, even if the needle has been changed.The most common side effect of insulin, including Basaglar, is low blood
sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be serious and life threatening. Signs and symptoms may include dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, mood change, or hunger.
SN instructed patient the main symptoms of hyperglycemia are increased thirst and a frequent need to urinate. Other symptoms that can occur with high
blood
sugar are: headaches, tiredness. Drink more water. Water helps remove excess sugar from your blood
through urine, and it helps you avoid dehydration.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Blood
pressure is a measure of how hard the blood
pushes against the walls of the arteries as it moves through the body. It
Instructed on the importance of undergoing medical check-ups on a regular basis as well as having both her blood
pressure and blood
sugar monitored daily.
Instructed on the importance of having both her blood
sugar level and blood
pressure monitored on a daily basis, as directed by MD.
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 caregiver the key to successful wound healing is regular podiatric medical care to ensure the following “gold standard” of care: Lowering blood
sugar, appropriate debridement of wounds, treating any infection, reducing friction and pressure, restoring adequate blood
flow.
SN instructed patient that eliquis could cause bruising, internal bleeding, increased bleeding time so if any falls, severe cuts or unexplained pain or pain pressure call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You cough up blood
, you vomit blood
or what looks like coffee grounds, you pass maroon or very blood
y stools. Patient was able to be taught back.
Sn Instructed patient / caregiver on the importance in logging blood
pressure, blood
sugar, oxygen and temperature daily to ensure medication treatment is working. Sn instructed on parameters and what to report to Physician / nurse ( MD / SN ). Instructed that it is important to know parameters and when to contact physician. Instructed this is a good practice to manage medical condition. Patient / caregiver verbalized understanding.
Diabetic Chronic Kidney disease Treatment for diabetic kidney disease includes controlling blood
pressure and blood
sugar levels, reducing dietary protein intake, avoiding medications that may damage the kidneys, treating urinary tract infections and exercise and weight loss (under the supervision of a physician).