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Instructed in new medication Protonix to manage esophagitis. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as headache, insomnia, asthenia, dizziness, chest pain, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain, eructation, constipation, nausea, vomiting, urinary frequency, hyperglycemia, back pain, neck pain, hypertonia, rash, bronchitis, increased cough, etc. The drug can be taken without regard to meal.
Instructed in possible effects of a stroke such as paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, difficulty with speech and language, urine and fecal incontinence, visual deficits, emotional lability.
Instructed patient on important procedures in management of DM such as: follow prescribed diabetic diet, see physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly, take medications as ordered, exercise regularly.
Instructed on the importance of pacing herself between activities as a measure aimed to increasing tolerance to physical activities.
Isorsobide mn may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness. Avoid overheating which can aggravate dizziness. To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position to avoid falls.
The patient was instructed in laryngeal cancer 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.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy as it promotes wound healing through negative pressure wound therapy.
Patient also instructed on Clostridium difficile colitis (C. diff) and the increase risk due to the multiple ABT. Patient instructed that the most common symptoms of Clostridium difficile colitis (C. diff) infection include: watery diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, belly pain and tenderness. Instructed to clean their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often and every after going to the restroom.
SN instructed patient to contact your primary healthcare provider if: you drain less than 30 milliliters ( 2 tablespoons ) in 24 hours. This may mean your drain can be removed. You suddenly stop draining fluid or think your JP drain is blocked. You have a fever higher than 101.5°f ( 38.6°c ). You have increased pain, redness, or swelling around the drain site. You have questions about your JP drain care.
SN instructed that the blood glucose monitors or glucose meters are devices individuals with diabetes use to monitor their blood sugar levels daily. Glucose meters give readings within five seconds of applying the test strip to a blood sample. For accurate readings, it is important to calibrate the blood glucose meter. Calibrating a meter is making sure the meter has the correct code to match the test strip. Some meters code automatically. Others, you must code or calibrate manually.