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Patient was instructed on Passive exercises or ROM exercises. All exercises are done smoothly and gently. Never force, jerk or over-stretch a muscle. This can hurt the muscle or joint instead of helping. Move the joint slowly. This is especially important when having muscle spasms. ROM exercises should never cause pain or go beyond the normal movement of the joint. Stop them if the person feels pain.
Patient was instructed on symptoms of leg edema. If having leg edema feet and legs will initially appear swollen as the day progresses. After a period of time, however, the swelling will set in first thing in the morning and worsen throughout the day. Over time other symptoms will develop: High blood pressure, headaches, increased urination, palpitations, swollen hands and/or wrists, puffy eyes, weight gain.
Instructed on the importance of following/adhering to a no concentrated sweets, low fat/sodium diet, as directed by MD.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if any unusual signs/symptoms occur.
Instructed on the importance of getting adequate rest and eating well-balanced meals in order to decrease susceptibility to infections.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if heartburn and/or chest pain occur.
Taught that stages of Atherosclerosis can range from a fatty streak to a complicated lesion.
The patient was instructed in thyroidectomy in the need to keep the operating place clean and dry. The patient was taught in methods to hide the operating site without affecting curative, propose insecurely closed collars, high-necked blouses, jewelry or mantillas. The patient was reviewed that lotion may soften the curative scar and recover its presence. The patient was recommended in the importance of taking thyroid additional medication regularly. The patient was encouraged to take calcium complements.
SN instructed patient on nonpharmacologic pain relief measures, including relaxation techniques, massage, stretching, positioning, and hot/cold packs. SN instructed patient to report to physician if patient experiences pain level greater than 6, pain medications not effective, patient unable to tolerate pain medications, pain affecting ability to perform patient’s normal activities.
SN instructed about managing Hyperlipidemia such as: Limit your intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk to reduce your saturated and trans fat. Choose skim milk, lowfat or fat - free dairy products. Limit fried food, and use healthy oils in cooking, such as vegetable oil.