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Instructed in various factors that help alleviate pain without, or in addition to, analgesics such as frequent position changes, relaxation techniques, heat or cold, regular rest periods, pillows to support painful area, etc.
Instructed patient that during a hurricane he/she should not be alone. Patient should go to a relative, family member or friend house until it is safe to return to his/her house. In the event that the patient has no family or friends he/she should go to the closest shelter for proper assistance.
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.
Skilled nurse recommend small frequent meals while taking alprazolam.
Instructed in factors that increase the risk of COPD such as respiratory infections, respiratory irritants (dust, smoking, cold, damp air, etc), possible family history, and poor defense system.
The patient was advised on factors that initiate asthmatic attacks (food, pollens, animals, dust, weather, etc). The patient was instructed in the correct use of oral inhaler, home oxygen or incentive spirometer as ordered. The patient was reviewed to avoid persons with infections.
SN instructed patient diarrhea can occur for a variety of reasons, such as viral or bacterial infections. Eating foods which thicken stool may be helpful,as listed in a later food table. Be aware that diarrhea can lead to dehydration. Increase your fluid intake during this time.
Instructed patient call your doctor or nurse if: You have chest pain or shortness of breath that does not go away when you rest. You have pain in and around your incision that does not continue to get better at home.Your pulse feels irregular it is very slow (fewer than 60 beats a minute) or very fast (over 100 to 120 beats a minute).
Sn instructed patient / caregiver on upper respiratory infection also called common cold. Sn instructed patient / caregiver that upper respiratory infection affect the nose, ears, throat and sinuses. Sn instructed patient / caregiver that upper respiratory infection is caused by virus. Sn instructed patient / caregiver on s/s of uri such as: sneezing and coughing, sore throat and hoarseness , red, watery and sore eyes. Sn instructed patient / caregiver on home treatment like keeping self warm and getting plenty of rest, using humidifier to.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Apixaban ( Eliquis ) is a anticoagulant for the treatment of venous thromboembolic events. It is indicated for the following: to lower the risk of stroke and embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ) prophylaxis. DVT's may lead to pulmonary embolism ( PE ) in knee or hip replacement surgery patients, treatment of both DVT and PE, to reduce the risk of recurrent DVT and PE after initial therapy. Apixaban can increase the risk of bleeding and may cause serious, potentially fatal, bleeding. Concurrent use with drugs affecting hemostasis ( e.g. other anticoagulants, heparin, aspirin and other antiplatelet drugs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) can further increase the risk of bleeding.