including damage eyes retinopathy which can lead blindness damage nerves neuropathy
Patient was instructed on prevention to avoid hyperglycemia: take the medication as directed. Eat less. Sometimes it helps to eat less and avoid sugary beverages. Responding in changes in blood sugar can help in the prevention of long-term complications of diabetes.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease. Avoid alcohol as very serious interactions can occur. To take this medication regularly with or without food. Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Taught that Keppra can be taken with or without food.
Taught that antacids can decrease the absorption of Crestor when taken at the same time.
Taught that Folic Acid helps to relieve symptoms such as unusual tiredness and diarrhea that can occur with some types of anemia.
Taught that stages of Atherosclerosis can range from a fatty streak to a complicated lesion.
Taught that stable angina usually has a precipitating cause, while unstable angina can occur while at rest.
Taught that Osteoarthritis can affect all mobile joints, especially weight-bearing joints.
Patient was instructed on respiratory infection. Sometimes accompanied by 'pink eye', muscle aches, fatigue, malaise, headaches, muscle weakness, uncontrollable shivering, and loss of appetite, fever and extreme exhaustion are rare during a cold and are more usual in influenza. The symptoms of a cold usually resolve after about one week, but can last up to two.
Advise patient to never share insulin pens or cartridges, sharing needles or pens can result in transmission of hepatitis viruses, HIV, or other blood-borne pathogens.