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Instructed in proper care and maintenance of home glucose monitor.
Instructed patient on how the internal pacemaker is implanted during a minor surgical procedure. This procedure heals completely in 2 or 3 weeks and complications are rare and usually minor.
Patient was instructed on proper suctioning technique. To take a deep breath before applying suction to prevent depleting lung from oxygen.
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.
Taught that resting frequently during an activity to allow the heart to recover is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
The patient was instructed in guillaint-barré syndrome in the importance to examine the patient skin daily for signs of irritation or breakdown. The patient was advised to evade persons who have infections. The patient was taught to get any adaptive devices, splints, wheelchairs, walker and its use. The patient was taught in good moving technique from bed to chair and from chair to toilet.
Instructed caregiver that treatment includes proper positioning, always avoid placing any weight or pressure on the wound site.
SN instructed patient and caregiver to maintain adequate fluid intake and avoid dehydration during drug therapy, as this may increase risk for toxicity. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Instructed patient be careful not to touch the trach cannula while changing the tube. You do not want to contaminate the cannula. Other times to suction include before eating, or before and after sleeping. Be aware that every sound you hear does not mean they need to be suctioned.
Instructed patient If you do put tape around the skin barrier edges do not remove the tape after water activities. Removing the tape may cause the skin barrier to loosen. It is helpful to hold your skin smooth as you put your pouching system on to avoid wrinkles that may lead to leakage.