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Instructed in diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction. This occurs when there is a prolonged lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle, causing pain, resulting in damage to that area of the heart.
Patient was instructed on food not allowed on a healthy nutrition, such as whole milk, cheeses, yogurt, ice cream, fruits and vegetables that are creamed, fried or au gratin. Breads and cereals, egg noodles, doughnuts, griddle cakes, waffles and pastries.
Patient was instructed on irregular breathing. Irregular breathing will hamper the purification process and cause waste products to remain in circulation. Digestion will then become irregular, leaving tissues and organs undernourished. Improper oxygen consumption will thus ultimately lead to fatigue and heightened anxiety states.
Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. Avoid fasting, eating irregular meals and chronic binge drinking to maintain a more constant blood sugar level. To limit the risk of developing hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, eat a diet that provides a slow and regular release of sugar.
Taught that abdominal fullness and/or abdominal discomfort may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Taught that controlling weight to prevent increased pressure on the joints is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The patient was instructed in encephalitis and meningitis to swim only in chlorinated water to evade amebic infection. In this case for a patient with bacterial meningitis encourage to inform all friends to be evaluated for recognition and treatment. The patient was advised to prophylactic procedures to prevent bacterial transmission, immunization may be indicated for close contacts.
Instructed patient when to resume usual activities, light housekeeping (dusting, setting the table, washing dishes, folding clothes) light gardening (potting plants, trimming flowers) needlework, reading, cooking meals, climbing stairs, Small mechanical jobs, shopping, attending sports events, church, movies, and restaurants, passenger in car, Walking, treadmill, stationary bike, shampooing hair and playing cards/games.
Instructed patient if you have Fever, chills, tenderness, redness, or pus at the catheter site, Swollen arm, Check your child’s temperature and call the doctor right away.
SN instructed patient / caregiver about the medication Isosorbide. SN explained that Isosorbide is a medication given to reduce the blood pressure and that it also reduces the heart rate. SN explained that the side effects of this medication includes fatigue, anxiety, weakness, dizziness, tachycardia, pulmonary edema, constipation and dry mouth. SN instructed patient / caregiver to notify physician ( MD ) if experiencing persistence of side effects or if experiencing blurred vision, difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, light - headedness, confusion, depression or dry mouth.