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Instructed in new medication Calcium and in S/E such as headache, weakness, dizziness, paresthesia, chest pressure, facial flushing, edema of feet, eye pain, nasal congestion, transient nausea, unusual taste, diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting, epigastric discomfort, abdominal pain, increased urinary frequency, nocturia, shortness of breath, rash, pruritus of ear lobes, inflammation at injection site, hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylaxis), chills and tender palms and soles.
Instructed patient about how Atenolol blocks stimulation of receptors within vascular smooth muscle. It also decreases heart rate, decreases comsumption of oxygen by myocardium and it is used to treat hypertension, prophylaxis of angina pectoris, suspected or known myocardial infarction.
Instructed patient on insulin. It is widely used to decrease blood glucose levels by replacing insulin not produced by the pancreas.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. If you find that you rarely eat fruits or vegetables, make it a goal to include a serving or two at each meal. Only
Patient was instructed on Why Older People Fall. There are many reasons that older people have increased risk of falling. Prevention of falls starts with identifying potentially treatable medical conditions, such as: Side effects of medications, fainting spells, vertigo.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Do not treat calluses, corns or bunions without talking to the doctor or nurse before. Cut toenails straight across to avoid future complications.
Taught that Labetalol slows the heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: encourage patient to set realistic goals and recognize and praise even minor accomplishments, among others.
Instruct the patient in care of the incisional wound, reviewing signs of wound infection and thrombus formation in the implant replacement of the aortic valve.
SN instructed that Tradjenta is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.