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Instructed in the use of absorptive products with polymer gel and in change when wet. Wash skin with incontinence wipe or cleanser but avoid excess friction. Avoid soap as it removes natural protective lubricants.
Instructed in new medication Atorvastatin to reduce cholesterol levels. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as headache, asthenia, insomnia, peripheral edema, rhinitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, urinary tract infection, arthritis, arthralgia, myalgia, bronchitis, rash, infection, flu-like syndrome, and allergic reaction.
Instructed in S/S of complications associated with CHF, including bounding pulse, decreased urinary output, increased SOB, increased edema and sudden weight gain.
Instructed patient that if the infection persists and spreads it can progress to an acute or chronic disease.
Patient was instructed on stress. In people with diabetes stress can alter blood glucose levels. To prevent stress form getting the best of the blood sugar get the stress under control by eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, taking part in regular activity and learning relaxation techniques.
Instructed to store NTG in cool, dark place, in tightly closed container. To assure freshness replace supply of sublingual tablets every 3 months.
Taught that Levothyroxine is a hormone used as a replacement or substitution therapy in diminished or absent thyroid function of many causes.
Instructed to don't take medications unless you understand instructions for using them safely.
Patient was instructed to drink more water. Water helps remove the excess glucose from your urine and helps you avoid dehydration. Exercise more. Exercise will help to lower your blood glucose, (blood glucose over 300 mg/dL do NOT exercise). Change your eating habits. Make sure you are following your meal plan, exercise program and medicine schedule.
Patient was educated about Digoxin 0.125 mg 1 tablet oral daily, side effects may include: fatigue headache, weakness, blurred vision, yellow vision, ARRHYTHMIAS , bradycardia, anorexia , nausea , vomiting , diarrhea, this medication has an action time of 30-120 min, the peak time is about 206 hr and the duration is about 2-4 days.