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Instructed patient about diabetes complications such as frequent infections.
Patient was instructed about foot care, trying non-impact exercise such as swimming, cycling, yoga, and tai chi are increasingly popular ways to exercise - with minimal impact on the feet. Talk with the doctor before starting an exercise program. Further teaching is needed.
Taught that low back pain and headache may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops very slowly and may be very advanced before symptoms develop.
The patient was instructed in bunionectomy in the importance of wearing an immobilization device cast, or bunion boot for 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. The patient was advised to rest frequently with feet elevated. The patient was recommended to wear flat, wide-toed shoes and sandals after the dressing or cast is removed.
The patient was instructed in endometriosis and to deal with a future hysterectomy. The patient was taught pain management offering alternative methods to deal with chronic pain
The patient was instructed in lyme disease to evade tick infested areas. The patient was advised to dress shirt inserted into pants and long pants inserted into boots when going into a wooden area. The patient was recommended to put on repellent before going into the wood.
The patient was instructed in pulmonary hypertension in about oxygen therapy. The patient was advised to take adaptive breathing methods. The patient was encouraged in the need of no smoking or using tobacco products.
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.
SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Diltiazem. Explained that Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker that is used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and some types of arrhythmia. Explained that the side effects of this medication includes stuffy nose, skin rash or itching, dizziness, headache, tired feeling, nausea or warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin. Instructed to notify Physician if experiencing persistence or worsening of medication side effects.