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Instructed patient that when using Atenolol he/she should be aware of symptoms of CHF and report inmediately if they appear, for example: difficulty breathing, specially when lying down, night cough, swelling of extremities, dizziness, confusion, depression, fever.
Instructed patient on S/S of high blood pressure, such as, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, nosebleeds, blurring of vision.
Patient was instructed on pain management. Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is caused by actual or perceived injury to body tissues and produces physical and emotional reactions.
Caregiver was instructed that insulin is absorbed at different speeds depending on where are inject, so it's best to consistently use the same part of the body for each of the daily injections. For example, do not inject the lunch bolus dose in the abdomen on Monday and in the thigh on Tuesday. If you have picked the thigh for your evening injection, then continue to use the thigh for all of the evening injections.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: high cholesterol intake, obesity and a sedentary life-style.
Taught that never exercising a hot, inflamed joint is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Instructed on some potential complications of hypertension, such as: hypertensive crisis (sharp rise in blood pressure to greater than 200/120, severe headache, vomiting), among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: decreased exercise tolerance and restriction of joint movement, among others.
The patient was instructed in dysrhythmia arrhythmia the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.
Instructed patient in emergency care These pages will cover prevention of an emergency situation, and what to do if: Your loved one has trouble breathing or stops breathing You cannot insert a trach tube The trach falls out.