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Patient instructed about safety measures during hurricane season. Instructed patient not to use a generator inside the house, carbon monoxide poisoning may occur and it is usually fatal.
Patient was instructed on how lifestyle and daily routine can affect blood sugar levels. Food is the major culprit in altering the blood sugar level. The blood is at its highest an hour or two after eaten, and then it starts to fall. What eaten, when and how much all affect blood sugar levels.
Taught that Folic Acid is used to treat certain anemias caused by poor diet, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems or other conditions.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: diabetes mellitus and a sedentary life-style, among others.
Taught that consumption of a heavy meal may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.
SN instructed patient to drink 2 to 3 quarts of water a day. This helps to keep the stool fluid, and it also prevents dehydration.
Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). SN instructs the patient about the new medication Amlodipine / Benaz may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, if you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning. If you faint, call your doctor right away.
Instructed patient maintaining a clean and dry dressing is paramount to a continued well functioning PICC line.
Instructed patient and caregiver about Tramadol. It is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. Serious side effects of Tramadol may include: seizures, increased risk of serotonin syndrome, decreased alertness, and drug addiction. Common side effects include: constipation, itchiness and nausea, etc. A change in dosage may be recommended in those with kidney or liver problems.
SN instructed patient / caregiver on medication Amikacin. SN explained that Amikacin is an anti - infective in the aminoglycoside family which is indicated as part of combination therapy for mycobacterium avium complex. SN explained that side effects include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, apnea and hypersensitivity. SN instructed patient / caregiver that call your physician ( MD ) if you experience to signs of hypersensitivity, tinnitus ( ringing of the ears ), vertigo ( dizziness ), muscle weakness, twitching, feeling of fullness in the head or hearing loss.