SN instructed patient and caregiver that myocardial infarction and angina pectoris are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Symptoms for myocardial infarction tightness or pain in the chest, neck, back, or arms. Angina symptoms squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. Call your doctor immediately for any symptoms. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Taught that heart failure, cardiac arrest and dysrhythmias are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
SN taught that Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer's disease. While classically considered a movement disorder, there is a growing recognition that Parkinson's disease produces a wide variety of non motor symptoms as well.
Taught that dopamine is a chemical substance that enables nerve cells to send messages to other nerve cells.
Taught that lack of dopamine causes the symptoms of Parkinson
Taught that exposure to carbon monoxide and/or manganese poisoning are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Taught that cerebrovascular disease is factor that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Taught that encephalitis and positive family history of the disease are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Parkinson
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: morning stiffness, fatigue and weakness, among others.