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Instructed patient not to use more than 50 feet of tubing between the oxygen source and the patient. Do not place oxygen tanks within 1/2 feet of windows/doors or items.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: learn stress management techniques, among others.
Taught that eating a well-balanced meal and setting realistic goals are measures aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
Instructed in limit to three eggs per week.
The patient was instructed in pernicious anemia (hyperchromic macrocytic anemia) that the debilitated disorder may incline the patient to infection. The patient was advised in the importance of evading large multitudes and persons who have or are supposed of having infections. The patient was instructed in the importance of taking vitamin B12 on a lifelong basis.
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.
Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). SN instructs the patient about the new medication Amlodipine / Benaz may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, if you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning. If you faint, call your doctor right away.
Instructed patient / caregiver that if the catheter breaks, whether bleeding does or does not occur, do not panic. Using sterile gauze, apply sufficient pressure at the site so it is tightly and well covered and immediately report this to the physician. Maintain pressure on the site at all times.
Instructed patient the following is a list of preventive measures that may help to avoid some problems: Make sure that the trach is open to air and that nothing is blocking it such as clothing or bedding. Always have a child nap or sleep with their apnea monitor or pulse oximeter on. Do not discontinue their use unless discussed with your ENT doctor.
SN instructed on Alzheimer's. Patient shouts at moments; Assessed patient’s ability for thought processing. Observed patient for cognitive functioning, memory changes, disorientation, difficulty with communication, or changes in thinking patterns. Assessed patient’s ability to cope with events, interests in surroundings and activity, motivation, and changes in memory pattern. Instructed caregiver to orient patient to environment as needed, if patient’s short term memory is intact. Using of calendars, radio, newspapers, television and so forth, are also appropriate. Assessed patient for sensory deprivation, concurrent use of CNS drugs, poor nutrition, dehydration, infection, or other concomitant disease processes. Maintain a regular daily schedule routine to prevent problems that may result from thirst, hunger, lack of sleep, or inadequate exercise. Provide positive reinforcement and feedback for positive behaviors. SN instructed family in methods to use with communication with patient: listen carefully, listen to stories even if they’ve heard them many times previously, and to avoid asking questions that the patient may not be able to answer. Divert attention to a client when agitated or dangerous behaviors like getting out of bed by climbing the fence bed. Eliminate or minimize sources of hazards in the environment. Caregiver verbalized fair understanding.