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Instructed in S/S of hypertension such as blurred vision, nouse bloods, dizziness, headache, palpitations, etc.
Patient was instructed on hand-eye coordination description. Vision is the process of understanding what is seen by the eyes. It involves more than simple visual acuity (ability to distinguish fine details). Vision also involves fixation and eye movement abilities, accommodation (focusing) convergence (eye aiming) binocularity (eye teaming) and the control of hand-eye coordination.
Taught that exposure to carbon monoxide and/or manganese poisoning are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Taught that avoiding situations that may cause stress is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
Instructed in limit to three eggs per week.
Instructed patient / caregiver strenuous work, with hand cannulated, lifting objects greater than ten pounds, or repetitive motion should all be avoided.
Instructed patient a clean, dry work area should be identified to complete medication preparations and perform dressing changes.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy as it promotes wound healing through negative pressure wound therapy.
Instructed patient Wipe the connecting ends of the drainage bag with alcohol or iodine before you reconnect the bag to the tube. This helps prevent infection. Instructed patient check the catheter to be sure it is in place after you change your clothes or do other activities. Do not wear tight clothing over the tube. Place the tubing over your thigh rather than under it when you are sitting down. Be sure that nothing is pulling on the nephrostomy tube when you move around.
SN instructed patient / caregiver that the Tramadol is an opioid pain medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. When taken as an immediate-release oral formulation, the onset of pain relief usually occurs within about an hour serious side effects may include seizures, increased risk of serotonin syndrome, decreased alertness, and drug addiction. A change in dosage may be recommended in those with kidney or liver problems. Its not recommended in women who are breastfeeding or those who are at risk of suicide. The most common adverse effects of tramadol may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal pain, vertigo, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness and headache