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Instructed patient to attend all psychiatrist appointments.
Patient was instructed on measures for fire safety. Always sleep with the bedroom doors closed. This will keep deadly heat and smoke out of the bedroom, giving additional time to escape.
Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Always finish a prescribed drug unless otherwise instructed by doctor or nurse. Never save a medication for a future illness.
Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls. Avoid throw rugs. Secure any loose handrails. Wear glasses if prescribed. Change positions slowly. Wear well-fitting shoes.
Patient was instructed on nerve damage as a complication of diabetes. Because of the lost sense of feeling in the extremities it is possible to not feel any discomfort in the feet, and it is also possible to develop sores that can turn into skin ulcers without being aware of it.
Instructed on the importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits from them.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: encourage verbalization of feelings and allow patient some degree of control, among others.
Taught that hypertension and congenital heart defects are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
SN instructed patient on Vancomycin adverse effects such as: erythroderrma, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, ototoxicity, and nephrotoxicity. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. SIDE EFFECTS: Nervousness, shaking (tremor), headache, nausea or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.