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Instructed to patient about eating well with diabetes: eating habits do not have to change if you have diabetes. Your dietitian will help you to develop a meal plan that suits your taste and lifestyle. This plan will help you to keep your blood sugar in your target range. The result will be an eating plan you can enjoy.
Patient was instructed on pressure ulcer also called decubitus or bed sore. A pressure ulcer is the results of damage caused by pressure over time causing an ischemia of underlying structures. Bony prominences are the most common sites and causes.
Patient was instructed on how lifestyle and daily routine can affect blood sugar levels Type of food: food is made up of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Although all three can increase blood sugar, carbohydrates have the biggest impact.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Emphysema, such as: shortness of breath and barrel chest, among others.
Taught that having his/her blood sugar monitored daily is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
The patient was instructed in hemolytic anemia the need to evade aspects that quick hemolytic emergency like infection, trauma, chemicals, and toxic drug reactions. The patient was advised the need for a well-balanced diet that is rich in iron and protein. The patient was reviewed to evade fatty foods. The patient was recommended to maintain hydration position.
The patient was instructed in muscular dystrophy in locating correct devices like aids for ambulation and self-care activities. The patient was advised to recognize variations in the home location like bed trapezes, handrails, railed toilet seats, and ramps for wheelchairs. The patient was taught in the good skin care and placing using a bed or a wheelchair. The patient was reviewed in pain controlling methods to deal with chronic pain.
SN instructed patient that Avodart is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It increases the risk of erectile dysfunction and decreased sexual desire, decreased semen amount, breast enlargement or breast tenderness, among others.
SN instructed that it is tempting to stop taking an antibiotic as soon as you feel better. But the full treatment is necessary to kill the disease-causing bacteria. Failure to do so can result in the need to resume treatment later and may promote the spread of antibiotic - resistant properties among harmful bacteria. Patient verbalizes understanding.
SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Glimepiride. SN instructed patient / caregiver that Glimepiride is a antidiabetic medication that lowers blood sugar level. SN instructed patient / caregiver to check blood sugar before taking the medication to avoid hypoglycemia. SN explained to patient / caregiver that low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ) can occur during glimepiride therapy. SN explained that the symptoms of low blood sugar include hunger, nausea, tiredness, perspiration, headache, heart palpitations, numbness around the mouth, tingling in the fingers, tremors, muscle weakness, blurred vision, cold temperature, excessive yawning, irritability, confusion, or loss of consciousness. SN instructed patient / caregiver to notify physician ( MD ) if experiencing persistence of these side effects.