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Instructed in the importance of follow-up visits to MD.
Instructed patient on possible causes of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or the wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, decreased activity.
Patient was instructed about to tell the doctor about any changes in sensation in the toes, feet, or legs. Speak up if note pain, tingling, a pins-and-needles feeling, numbness, or any other unusual signs - even if it seems trivial to the patient. Further teaching is needed.
Taught that history of diabetes, cardiac disease and renal disease are potential factors of cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
Taught that cerebrovascular disease is factor that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Emphysema, such as: advanced age and continual exposure to harmful irritants (e.g., occupational hazards, air pollution and cigarette smoking), among others.
SN put on non-sterile gloves. Remove old dressing. Remove gloves and place them in the trash bag, Wash hands and put on a clean pair of gloves. SN cleaned wound with NS solution using gauze pads, checked wound for signs of infection. Then opened new foam sponge dressing, cut it to size, and place it in the wound. Open the drape package. Cut the drape to the size needed. Place the drape over the wound site. Smooth the drape as you stick it around the wound to prevent any wrinkle that may leak. Connect the tubing to the sponge dressing and the tubing to the pump unit. Open the clamp on the tubing. Turn on the VAC pump. Listen and watch for leaks.
The patient was instructed in renal transplant in the importance of all-time immunosuppressant management. The patient was taught in the wound care and dressing change. The patient was advised in the need of evade contact to multitudes and persons with known supposed infections. The patient was recommended in the need of recording daily weight at the same time, with the same clothing. The patient was reviewed in taking and recording temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
SN instructed patient that Beclometasone dipropionate is a potent glucocorticoid steroid. In the form of an inhaler ( Clenil, Qvar ), a wide number of brands of which are available, it is used for the prophylaxis of asthma. As a nasal spray, it is used for the treatment of rhinitis (hay fever and sinusitis). In some instances, it is used by oral pathologists in the treatment of unusually severe aphthous ulcers. Possible side effect / adverse reaction: occasionally, it may cause a cough upon inhalation. Deposition on the tongue and throat may promote oral candidiasis, which appears as a white coating, possibly with irritation. This may usually be prevented by rinsing the mouth with water after using the inhaler. Other side effect may rarely include: a smell similar to burning plastic, unpleasant taste, hoarseness or nasal congestion, pain or headache, and visual changes. Allergic reactions may occur, but rarely. Nasal corticosteroids may be associated with central serous retinopathy
SN instructed patient about Forteo: Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Forteo is a clear and colorless liquid. Do not use if solid particles appear or if the solution is cloudy or colored.