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Instructed patient about how the thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism. When this hormone is abnormally low the energy production decreases, disrupting many vital functions.
Instructed patient on how the habit of eating a lot of salt increases the chance of getting high blood pressure.
Instructed patient on the use of home glucose monitor to ensure accuracy of results.
Instructed patient to check feet by looking between toes use a mirror if necessary or have a friend or relative to check them daily. Look for blisters, redness, cuts, breaks, and scratches and report immediately if any of these occur.
The patient was instructed in gastroenteritis obtaining appropriate supplies, such as oral glucose electrolyte solutions. The patient was taught in defensive actions, like wash hands before eating and after toileting, drink pasteurized milk and chlorinated water; maintain foods at the appropriate hot or cold temperatures. The patient was advised that gastroenteritis is transmissible although the organisms are present in the feces.
The patient was instructed in retinal detachment in lie in the suggested position following the scleral buckling process. The patient was advised to apply cold bandages to the eye to decrease inflammation and ease anxiety. The patient was recommended to use dark glasses to reduce photophobia and pain when eye drops are used. The patient was advised to wear an eye shield at night for protection.
SN complete assessment done on all body systems, checked vital signs, blood sugar monitoring, hydration, nutrition intake, and medication compliance. SN refilled patient’s medication box for daily routine. Taught patient to carefully manage her blood sugar with diet, physical activity, and medication to prevent diabetes complication and avoid hypo/hyperglycemia.
Instructed patient most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels, a few people with early-stage high blood pressure may have dull headaches, dizzy spells or a few more nosebleeds than normal, these signs and symptoms typically don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe even life-threatening stage.
SN instructed patient in pulmonary fibrosis and in how it harms the tissues deep in the lungs. The air sacs in the lungs and their supporting structures become inflamed and scarred. If scarring progresses happen, then it makes your lungs thick and stiff. That makes it hard for the patient to catch their breath, and their blood may not get enough oxygen.
SN instructed patient that people with heart and/or lung failure can benefit from energy conservation techniques like pace activities and spread them throughout the day/week, plan the day in advance so that you won’t feel rushed, break up tasks into small steps and rest in between, sit down instead of standing for most any activity, and work with arms below the shoulders as overhead activities are more taxing.