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Instructed in how to recognize S/S of hypotension such as dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, weakness, confusion, etc.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Potassium including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Instructed to always take with a full glass of liquid, and with food to prevent GI upset.
Instructed patient about complications of diarrhea, such as, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or anal excoriation.
Caregiver and/or patient instructed to place a rubber mat or adhesive texture strips on the bottom of the bathtub and/or shower to prevent falls.
Patient was instructed on factors that may contribute to chronic wounds is old age. The skin of older people is more easily damaged, and older cells do not proliferate as fast and may not have an adequate response to stress in terms of gene up regulation of stress related proteins. In older cells, stress response genes are over expressed when the cell is not stressed, but when it is, the expression of these proteins is not regulated by as much as in younger cells.
Patient was instructed on the importance to have a good blood sugar control to avoid future diabetes complications. A great diabetes management plan includes
Taught that Fosamax works by decreasing the activity of cells which break down bone.
Taught that exercising at a slow, steady pace, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Taught that Epilepsy is a disorder of spontaneously returning seizures.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy as it promotes wound healing through negative pressure wound therapy.