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Instructed patient on the use of absorbent products with polymer gel and changing when wet, wash skin with incontinence wipe or cleanser but avoiding excessive friction. Avoid soap as it removes natural protective lubricants.
Instructed patient on possible causes of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or the wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, decreased activity.
Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes complications, such as, to follow a therapeutic diet, including adequate fluid intake to ensure proper nutrition and hydration. Drink fluids often. Drink about half a cup of water, tea or broth every hour.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: age, race and family history.
Instructed on the importance of receiving flu and pneumonia immunizations.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding caffeine and alcohol intake as a measure aimed to managing/controlling Osteoporosis.
Instructed caregiver how to prevent Pressure Ulcers for Bed bound patients: Take care of the Skin Inspect the skin at least once every day. Pay attention to any red areas that remain even after changing position.
SN instructed patient about calcium channel blockers and how this prescription medications relax blood vessels and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while also reducing the heart's workload.
Instructed caregiver include ensuring that the tracheotomy tube is securely in place and is patent.
SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Glipizide. SN informed patient / caregiver that Glipizide is used to help control blood sugar levels, causing the pancreas to release insulin, which helps to lower blood sugar. SN explained to patient / caregiver that the side effects include low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ) can occur when on this medication. SN explained that symptoms of low blood sugar include hunger, nausea, tiredness, perspiration, headache, heart palpitations, numbness around the mouth, tingling in the fingers, tremors, muscle weakness, blurred vision, cold temperature, excessive yawning, irritability, confusion or loss of consciousness and should be reported to physician ( MD ) if persistently experienced.