pressure ulcer prevention
Diseases Process
Instructed patient about some signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, such as, skin tissue that feels firm or boggy, local redness, warmth, tenderness or swelling.
Patient was instructed on the signs and symptoms of hypotension that may happen in a few seconds or minutes of standing up after been sitting or lying down. It feel like fainting. Signs include: dizziness, blurry vision, confusion, weakness and nausea. Those symptoms go away if sitting or lying down for few minutes until the blood pressure adjusts to normal.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. People with high blood pressure usually do not have any symptoms, however very high hypertension may lead to headaches especially pulsating headaches behind the eyes that occur early in the morning, visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting.
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: decrease cholesterol intake to avoid atherosclerosis, among others.
Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: valsalva maneuver (may be caused by straining, causing a slowed pulse, decreased blood return and increased venous pressure).
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: cigarette smoking and elevated blood pressure, among others.
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 controlling weight to prevent increased pressure on the joints is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.