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Instructed patient about diabetes. Explained to him/her that having diabetes doesnt mean that he/she has to start eating special foods or following a complicated diet plan for diabetics.
Instructed patient about diet plans for diabetics and how this diet translates into eating a variety of food in moderate amounts and following regular meal times.
Instructed patient about how his/her body responds to the excess of calories and fat by creating an undesirable increase in blood sugar.
Instructed patient to call MD if fever persist for a couple of days and isn't getting better.
Instructed patient to maintain adequate fluid intake (5-7 cups of water per day)to avoid dehydration.
Instructed patient on measures to protect skin, such as, keeping skin clean and dry, assessing frequently for skin breakdown, avoiding powder due to possible craking and irritation, etc.
Instructed patient on the use of absorbent products with polymer gel and changing when wet, wash skin with incontinence wipe or cleanser but avoiding excessive friction. Avoid soap as it removes natural protective lubricants.
Instructed patient about the collection devices which help when treatments to manage incontinence fail. There are many types: liners, drips collectors, condoms, pads, guards, undergarments, briefs and bed pads. Devices should be comfortable and discreet, and keep skin, clothes and furniture dry. Overpadding damages skin and reduces leakage awareness.
Instructed patient to replace diapers in order to avoid skin breakdown.
Instructed patient to avoid contact with pets, specially dogs and cats.