home safety
The patient was taught in hypertension in what way and at what time to take blood pressure measurements using home monitoring equipment. The patient was instructed to take blood pressure at the same time each day, have a record of blood pressure readings. The patient was encouraged the importance of evading all tobacco products. The patient was advised the need to stop obesity.
The patient was instructed in muscular dystrophy in locating correct devices like aids for ambulation and self-care activities. The patient was advised to recognize variations in the home location like bed trapezes, handrails, railed toilet seats, and ramps for wheelchairs. The patient was taught in the good skin care and placing using a bed or a wheelchair. The patient was reviewed in pain controlling methods to deal with chronic pain.
The patient was instructed in osteomyelitis in the necessity of wound care using aseptic method for dressing changes. The patient was advised to care of a casted extremity. The patient was reviewed to care for external fixator device. The patient was recommended how to use and care for the Hickman catheter for home antibiotic therapy. The patient was encouraged in the importance of immobilizing the affected part to reduction the spread of infected material.
The patient was instructed in pheochromocytoma (chromaffin tumor) how to measure and record blood pressure at home. The patient was instructed to weigh daily at the same time. The patient was taught stress decrease methods like meditation, breathing exercises.
The patient was instructed in pneumonia and pneumonitis in the importance of evading spread of disease, rotating head away when coughing, and cover mouth with tissue. The patient was reviewed to evade persons with infections. The patient was taught in the importance of postural drainage and profound breathing exercises. The patient was reviewed in the need to use a vaporizer or humidifier at home. The patient was instructed on procedures of clearing secretions like coughing, positioning, splinting chest wall, or suctioning. The patient was instructed on adaptive breathing methods to decline work of breathing. The patient was recommended to stop smoking.
Instructed patient you can do many things to help control your blood pressure at home, including: Eat a heart-healthy diet, including potassium and fiber, and drink plenty of water, exercise regularly at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day, limit the amount of sodium (salt) you eat and aim for less than 1,500 mg per day. Reduce stress by trying to avoid things that cause you stress.
SN to instruct patient on lifestyle and home remedies like stopping alcohol driving if applicable, avoiding medication that may cause liver damage, help prevent other from coming in contact with infected blood. SN to instruct patient and caregiver on emergency preparedness and when to notify the doctor with new symptoms and/or concerns.
Instructed patient/caregiver on no-added-salt or salt-controlled diet can help control high blood pressure. Even if you are taking medication, it's important to follow a salt-controlled diet to help the medication work more effectively. Use a limited amount of salt in cooking. Don't add salt to your food at the table, either at home or when dining out. Most restaurants add salt when preparing food. Use fresh or dried herbs, spices, and lemon juice to season foods. Avoid ham, bacon, salt pork, and cheese, because these are made with salt. Patient/caregiver verbalized understanding.
Instructed patient It can take a few weeks for your body to get used to this change, and you may experience bloating, diarrhea, and gas after eating fatty foods during this time. Instructed patient it's important to carefully follow your doctor's instructions about your diet after gallbladder surgery.when you're recovering at home, you'll need to introduce foods slowly, and consume mainly clear liquids, like broth.
Instructed patient about activity After Heart Surgery: he first 6-8 weeks, the following guidelines are generally recommended for patients recovering from heart surgery: Don't lift objects that weigh more than 10 pounds. Don't push or pull heavy objects, unless restricted by doctor's orders, climbing stairs is allowed. walk daily. The doctor or cardiac rehabilitation specialist will provide guidelines upon the patient's return home.
