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Instructed in signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis such as aching pain that increases with activity and is usually relieved with rest, stiffness upon rising, heberdens nodes, fatigue, decreased exercise tolerance, crepitus, restriction of joint movement and others.
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of DM such as: excessive thirst, fatigue, increased urination, increased appetite, slow healing wounds, itching, changes in vision and weight loss.
Patient instructed that if after a fall he or she does not feel injured it is advisable to crawl to the nearest chair or strong piece of furniture to try to get up and call for help.
Instructed on the importance of having safety measures implemented throughout the apartment/house in order to reduce the risk of falls/injuries.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: diabetes mellitus and a sedentary life-style, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: family history of the disease and inadequate dietary intake, among others.
Instructed PCA the importance of the patient's skin care, keep the perineal area clean and change pads and undergarments to prevent odors. Inspect the area regularly.
Instructed patient in medication Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully. Metoprolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness or lightheartedness, tiredness, depression, nausea and dry mouth.
SN instructed patient / caregiver about Bethanechol. Sometimes given orally or subcutaneously to treat urinary retention resulting from general anesthetic, diabetic neuropathy of the bladder, or a side effect of antidepressants or to treat gastrointestinal atony (lack of muscular tone). Adverse reaction are rare following oral administration of Bethanechol, but are more common following subcutaneous injection. Adverse reactions are more likely to occur when dosage is increased. Adverse reactions that have been observed: Body as a Whole: malaise; Digestive: abdominal cramps or discomfort, colicky pain, nausea and belching, diarrhea, borborygmi, salivation; Renal: urinary urgency; Nervous System: headache; Cardiovascular: a fall in blood pressure with reflux tachycardia, vasomotor response; Skin: flushing producing a feeling of warmth, sensation of heat about the face, sweating; Respiratory: bronchial constriction, asthmatic attacks; Special Senses: lacrimation, miosis.
SN instructed patient about on gastric ulcer. Gastric ulcers occur on the inside of the stomach. Pain is the most common symptom. The pain is caused by the ulcer and is aggravated by stomach acid coming in contact with the ulcerated area. The pain typically may: Be felt anywhere from your navel up to your breastbone. Be worse when your stomach is empty. Flare at night. Often be temporarily relieved by eating certain foods that buffer stomach acid or by taking an acid-reducing medication. Disappear and then return for a few days or weeks. See your doctor: If vomiting of blood — which may appear red or black. Dark blood in stools or stools that are black or tarry. Nausea or vomiting. Unexplained weight loss. Appetite changes.