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Taught that Sensipar helps to slow down the development of bone disease and prevents mineral imbalance.
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: stool impaction (liquid bowel movement may ooze around hard stool in the colon).
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: lumps or nodules under the skin and weight loss, among others.
Advised the patient receives complete instructions in the care of the prosthesis. Instructed patient how to apply the elastic sleeve or wrap the stump for molding and shaping. Encouraged patient that the stump should not be wrapped too strongly, since this will prejudice circulation. Encouraged the importance of daily hygiene to prevent infection and skin breakdown.
The patient was instructed in hypothyroidism the need to evade infections. The patient was advised not stopping thyroid medications.
Patient instructed on how Levodopa and Carbidopa are used in combination to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of Levodopa in the bloodstream so more Levodopa can enter the brain. This can reduce some of Levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting, and it may also allow your doctor to increase your Levodopa dose more quickly to find the best dose.
Instructed patient during periods of stress, the body releases so-called stress hormones, which cause a rise in blood glucose level. In the short term, this gives the body the extra energy it needs to cope with the stress. But if a person doesn’t have adequate insulin circulating in his bloodstream to enable his cells to use the extra energy, the result will be hyperglycemia. And if stress becomes chronic, hyperglycemia can also become chronic.
Instructed patient when should I call my clinician when on V.A.C. Therapy: immediately report to your clinician if you have any of these symptoms: fever over 102°, diarrhea, headache, sore throat, confusion, sick to your stomach or throwing up, dizziness or feel faint when you stand up, redness around the wound, skin itches or rash present, wound is sore, red or swollen, pus or bad smell from the wound, area in or around wound feels very warm.
Sn instructed patient on new medication, patient was told that Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for relieving pain, helping with fever and reducing inflammation. Ibuprofen may be a weaker anti-inflammatory than other NSAIDs. Compared to other NSAIDs it may have fewer side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding. However if stomach upsets occur patient was advised to take with food. Understanding was verbalized.
SN instructed that the Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body ( edema ) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs and abdomen. Bumetanide is a " water pill " ( diuretic ) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.