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Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Calluses indicate that areas of the feet are receiving too much pressure. If the increased pressure continues, the skin may break down and it is possible to get a foot ulcer.
Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hunger, dizziness, paleness, headache, irritability, trembling, sweating, rapid heartbeat, and a cold, clammy feeling. In severe cases, hypoglycemia can cause a person to lose consciousness or even lapse into a coma.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat congestive heart failure and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: withdrawal, isolation and self-neglect, among others.
The patient was instructed in laryngectomy to evade voice stress and to murmur or use alternative methods of communication when the voice needs rest. The patient was instructed in pain administration using minor analgesics.
SN instructed patient that Zocor( Simvastatin) may infrequently cause muscle problems , which can rarely lead to very serious conditions called rhabdomyolysis and autoimmune myopathy. Daily use of alcohol may increase your risk for liver problems, especially when combined with simvastatin.
Instructed patient about activity After Heart Surgery: he first 6-8 weeks, the following guidelines are generally recommended for patients recovering from heart surgery: Gradually increase activity. Household chores can be done, but standing in one place longer than 15 minutes is not recommended.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy the length of time to heal a wound is different for every patient. General conditions, size and location of the wound, and nutritional status can affect the time it takes for a wound to heal. Your clinician will discuss when and why V.A.C. therapy may begin and end.
SN instructed patient / caregiver on headache which is a pain in any region of the head. SN instructed patient / caregiver that headache can occur on one or both sides of the head, be isolated to a certain location, radiate across the head from one point, or have a vise -like quality. SN instructed patient / caregiver on that headache may be a sharp pain, throbbing sensation or dull ache. SN instructed patient / caregiver that headache can appear gradually or suddenly. SN instructed patient / caregiver that headache can be triggered by lifestyle factors such alcohol (particularly red wine), certain foods (processed meats that contain nitrates), lack of sleep, poor postures, skipped meals and stress. SN instructed patient / caregiver on emergency preparedness and to encourage to report any new or severe symptoms.
SN instructed patient about urinary infection's Diet. The use of cranberry products seems to decrease the ability of bacteria to adhere to the lining of the urethra and bladder. As cranberry juice can have a high amount of sugar, cranberry extract can be taken in capsule or pill form instead. Increasing water intake by one or two glasses per day may help limit the length of time that you have symptoms and reduce the infections.