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Instructed in new medication Feroso to manage anemia. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, GI discomfort, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, rash and others.
Instructed patient on oral diabetic agents. When properly used, these agents stimulate insulin release from the pancreas to help control glucose levels.
Patient was instructed on how to inject. To pinch the skin properly squeeze a couple of inches of skin between the thumb and two fingers. Insert the needle. Hold the pinch so the needle does not go into the muscle. Push the plunger to inject the insulin. Release the grip on the skin fold. Remove the needle from the skin.
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, if more than 2-3 doses are missed, physician and/or other health care provider should be notified about it.
SN instructed patient on range of Vancomycin toxicity (toxicity is reported at levels sustained above 80 to 100 mcg/ml). Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Calcium supplementation also may lead to constipation, so patients should ingest adequate amounts of fiber
The patient was instructed in lung cancer the importance of evading persons with higher respiratory area infections. The patient was advised that after release should evade heavy lifting. The patient was instructed in examine radiation places daily. The patient was advised in skin precaution, including care of color markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was instructed to evade close-fitting or compressing clothing around the radiation place. The patient was advised that weakness and other side effects begin during the first week of therapy and slowly disappear 2 to 4 weeks after therapy ends.
The patient was instructed in osteoporosis in the significance of creating home safety measures to prevent falls and injuries. The patient was advised to use ambulatory assist devices like cane or walker. The patient was reviewed of the need for sunlight (15 minutes/day) to let beginning of vitamin D. The patient was recommended to use of calcium supplements.
The patient was instructed in valve repair replacement in the need of good care of the incision site. The patient was advised in the stress of lifelong anticoagulant therapy to stop emboli and block of the valve. The patient was instructed in other methods for dealing with pain. The patient was recommended to evade heavy lifting (10 pounds), pushing, pulling, and exercises for 6 weeks. The patient was recommended to evade driving for the first 4 to 6 weeks. The patient was recommended to evade sitting or driving for extended times. The patient was recommended to evade abrupt position variations from sitting and standing.
Instructed patient high-fiber and gas-producing foods can also cause some people discomfort after gallbladder surgery, so you may want to introduce them slowly back into your diet. These include: Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cabbage.