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Instructed in a safe, hazard free enviroment, to keep clear pathways, remove scatter rugs, and provide adequate lighting.
Instructed patient about blood pressure. How it should be checked every time when she/he goes to the doctor.
Patient was instructed on proper nutrition, such as avoid eating fatty meats, bacon, corned beef, luncheon meats, spiced meat, gravy, sardines, salmon, tuna, duck, goose, and organ meats.
Patient was instructed on Darkened teeth. It is caused by changes in dentin
Patient instructed in following a daily exercise routine but to avoid exertion as this may worsen pain.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes that include: illnesses and other health conditions. Hypoglycemia may occur when other diseases and disorders affect the body's sugar metabolism. These can include disorders of the pancreas and endocrine system; diseases of the liver, adrenal glands (such as Addison's disease), or kidneys; heart failure, which can impair liver function; and sepsis. In very rare cases, nonpancreatic tumors cause hypoglycemia.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: unexplained rapid weight gain and dry or frothy cough, among others.
The patient was instructed in hemorrhoidectomy the necessity to use rectal packing or perianal dressings. The patient was instructed to get appropriate supplies like dressings and perineal pads to protect clothing from post-operative discharge. The patient was advised to sit on thick foam pillows or pads. The patient was encouraged the importance of perianal hygiene at all times. The patient was encouraged that proper hygiene helps prevent infection. The patient was instructed to wipe moderately after a bowel movement.
Instructed patient when should I call my clinician when on V.A.C. Therapy: immediately report to your clinician if you have any of these symptoms: fever over 102°, diarrhea, headache, sore throat, confusion, sick to your stomach or throwing up, dizziness or feel faint when you stand up, redness around the wound, skin itches or rash present, wound is sore, red or swollen, pus or bad smell from the wound, area in or around wound feels very warm.
Instructed patient immediately after surgery, people are usually practicing very basic self-care and are soon encouraged to get up, to breathe deeply, and to resume eating, drinking and walking. The American Heart Association is working to help families and communities live heart-healthy lives. Use this physical activity information to help you get active and stay active, for life.