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Instructed in that Osteoarthritis is a degenerative noninflammatory joint disease and it can affect all mobile joints, especially weight-bearing joints.
Patient was instructed on pressure ulcer also called decubitus or bed sore. A pressure ulcer is the results of damage caused by pressure over time causing an ischemia of underlying structures. Bony prominences are the most common sites and causes.
Patient was instructed on the importance to have a good blood sugar control to avoid future diabetes complications. A great diabetes management plan includes
Taught that Crestor can cause symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, which include rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness and trouble breathing.
Taught that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent.
The patient was advised the importance of preventing respiratory infections by evading persons with infections to prevent atelectasis. The patient was instructed in coughing and deep breathing techniques. The patient was advised to use an incentive spirometer and how often to use it.
The patient was instructed in coronary artery bypass graft surgery that complete curative and recovery take 8 to 12 weeks. The patient was informed that the sternum was wired together and that a feeling of movement or a clicking sound is normal during the healing period. The patient was taught that minor itching, redness, numbness, soreness, swelling, or a drawing feeling is normal during the healing period. The patient was advised to avoid lifting or carrying heavy objects or performing isometric activities.
Instructed patient about activity After Heart Surgery: he first 6-8 weeks, the following guidelines are generally recommended for patients recovering from heart surgery: Gradually increase activity. Household chores can be done, but standing in one place longer than 15 minutes is not recommended.
SN instructed patient about high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is lower than 120 / 80 mm / Hg most of the time. High blood pressure ( hypertension ) is when your blood pressure is 140 / 90 mm / Hg or above most of the time.
RN instructed on low fat diet for treatment of high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. RN explained patient to avoid foods that are rich in fat / cholesterol, choose only lean meat and avoid the fat, eat more fish and poultry, have baked / broiled red meats, fish or poultry instead of fried, use low-fat or fat-free milk, try fat-free or low fat cottage cheese or yogurt in place of cream and sour cream, have steamed vegetables and dress salads with lemon juice, fat free mayonnaise or fat free dressing. RN also instructed patient that Atorvastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol and is used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and therefore it is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease or other risk factors.