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Instructed in new medication Cozaar and in S/E such as dizziness, asthenia, fatigue, headache, insomnia, edema, chest pain, nasal congestion, sinusitis, pharyngitis, sinus disorder, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, muscle cramps, myalgia, back or leg pain, cough, upper respiratory infection, angioedema, asthenia, fatigue, fever, hypesthesia, chest pain, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, sinusitis, cataract, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gastritis, urinary tract infection, anemia, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, weight gain, back pain, leg or knee pain, muscle weakness, cough, bronchitis, cellulites and others.
Instructed patient about diuretics and how they should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia.
Instructed patient to contact doctor if any of the following occur: an illness lasting one or two days without improvement; vomiting/diarrhea that continue longer than 6 hours, blood tests that continue to run higher that 240 after taking medications, S/S of high blood sugar.
Instructed patient about walking. It is a very good way to get regular exercise. Walking around the block for at least minutes every day is the ideal type of exercise. Always carry a snack.
Patient was instructed on wounds contributing facts. In addition to poor circulation, neuropathy, and difficulty moving, factors that contribute to chronic wounds include systemic illness, age and repeated trauma.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia can cause people to pass out. The body could have seizures. It could even cause a coma or death.
Instructed on the importance of staying fully upright (sitting, standing or walking) for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax; also, advised patient not to lie down until after his/her first food of the day after its intake.
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: bowel blockage (no stool passes and pain occurs).
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: morning stiffness, fatigue and weakness, among others.
The patient was instructed in craniectomy in proper wound management and dressing changes, procedure, frequency of dressing change, and inspection of incision with each dressing change. The patient was advised to avoid scratching sutures and to keep the incision dry. The patient was advised that hair may be shampooed when the sutures are removed but to avoid scrubbing around the suture line. The patient was recommended to avoid using hair dryer until the hair grows back. The patient was taught to avoid extreme hot and cold temperatures of the lower extremities because of possible sensory nerve loss. The patient was instructed to avoid straining during defecation and to avoid constipation through the use of prescribed stool softeners and laxatives. The patient was advised to avoid coughing, sneezing, and nose blowing; if inevitable they must be done with an open mouth to control intracranial pressure.