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Instructed in new medication Sulfaprim and in S/E such as headache, mental depression, aseptic meningitis, tinnitus, apathy, seizures, hallucinations, ataxia, nervousness, fatigue, vertigo, insomnia, thrombophlebitis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, stomatitis, pancreatitis, pseudomembranous colitis, toxic nephrosis with oliguria and anuria, crystalluria, hematuria, interstitial nephritis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, arthralgia, myalgia, muscle weakness, pulmonary infiltrates, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, generalized skin eruption, toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity, urticaria, pruritus, hypersensitivity reactions, serum sickness, drug fever and anaphylaxis.
Instructed in possible complications of diabetes such as kidney disease. The early kidney damage has no symptoms. However, a blood test is now available to detect diabetic kidney damage at an early stage when it is still reversible. This is called the microalbumin test.
Instructed in diagnosis of ASHD/CAD. This occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restrincting flow of blood.
Instructed patient about diabetes complications such as frequent infections.
If the inner cannula is designed for reuse, clean it in a solution of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and 0.9% sodium chloride. Wear sterile gloves and maintain aseptic technique. Remove encrusted secretions from the lumen of a metal tube with sterile pipe cleaners or a soft sterile brush. For a plastic tube, use only sterile pipe cleaners to prevent damage by a brush. After cleaning, thoroughly rinse the inner cannula with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.
Patient was instructed on precautions to prevent respiratory complications. Avoid persons with infections and wash hands frequently. Caution the patient to avoid the use of respiratory depressants.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: temporary loss of vision or blurred vision, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: drug and alcohol intoxication, among others.
A rare side effect of seroquel is that it may cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by uncontrollable muscle spasms and twitches in the face and body. This problem can be permanent, and appears to be most common among older adults, especially women
Patient was instructed in a list measures to meet diet requirements to avoid constipation such as: increase fiber foods (grains, vegetables, legumes) and increase sugar free liquids, avoid prolonged sitting or bed to promote bowel movement, also take medication as order, Docusate Ca 240 mg 1 tab PO PRN for constipation