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Patient was instructed that stress management is important because stress can contribute to high blood pressure.
Skilled nurse advised patient to elevate both legs to decrease pain and improve circulation.
Skilled nurse encourage patient to rise slowly from supine position and dangle feet prior to standing while taking alprazolam.
Skilled nurse teaches patient to avoid alcohol, smoking, and other cns depressants while taking alprazolam.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid activities needing good psychomotor coordination until CNS effect are known while taking alprazolam.
Skilled nurse advised patient that alprazolam may cause physical or psychological dependence.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam after prolonged use
Skilled nurse review methods with patient to control excess stress and anxiety
Skilled nurse advised patient to wear medical alert indicating drug therapy (alprazolam)
SN instructed patient to eat foods at a regular time each day. Eating 4 to 6 smaller meals may help to promote a regular bowel pattern.