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Instructed in calling to MD and notify any symptoms.
Instructed patient about complications of diarrhea, such as, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or anal excoriation.
Patient was instructed on traumatic wounds. Abrasions are superficial epithelial wounds cause by frictional scarping forces. When extensive, they may be associated with fluid loss. Such wounds should be cleansed to minimize the risk of infection, and superficial foreign bodies should be removed to avoid unsightly
Patient was instructed on relieving and preventing leg edema. The first line of defense is: leg elevation. Elevate legs above the level of the heart which puts minimal pressure on the back of the knees and thighs and lower back. Other help to decrease swelling is limiting salt intake, drink plenty of water, avoid sitting with the feet dependent. Do not abuse diuretics and laxatives.
Patient was instructed on peripheral arterial disease that is a hardening of the arteries that prevents proper blood flow. The improper flow is one of the risk factors for foot ulcers, which can lead to amputation.
SN advised patient that primaxin can cause severe diarrhea, and to consult PCP before taking antidiarrhea medicine.
The patient was instructed in dysrhythmia arrhythmia the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.
The patient was instructed urolithiasis (kidney stones, renal calculi) in the need to put on warm blankets or pads to the affected area. The patient was advised that a warm bath or shower may help to relax muscles. The patient was instructed to quantity and straining urine and recognizing sand elements. The patient was reviewed to monitor the urine for quantity, color, and smell. The patient was recommended to keep the drainage bag below the level of the kidney when up or lying down.
SN instructed patient about Meclizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. It is used to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) caused by disease that affects your inner ear. S/E include dry mouth, headache, vomiting, tired feeling and drowsiness.
Instructed patient catheters that present resistance to flushing and aspiration may be partially or completely occluded. Do not flush against resistance. If the lumen will neither flush nor aspirate and it has been determined that the catheter is occluded with blood, a declotting procedure per nurse may be appropriate.