back-pain
General
Instructed patient in lifestyle and home remedies that may help decrease edema and keep it from coming back. Before trying any self-care techniques, talk to your doctor about which ones are right for you. Compression, if one of your limbs is affected by edema, your doctor may recommend you wear compression stockings, sleeves or gloves, usually worn after your swelling has gone down, to prevent further swelling from occurring. These garments keep pressure on your limbs to prevent fluid from collecting in the tissue. Patient verbalized understanding.
SN instructed patient and caregiver on measures to relieve legs edema : elevate legs above the level of your heart several times a day. In some cases, elevating legs while you sleep may be helpful; reduce salt intake, salt can increase fluid retention and worsen edema; moving and using the legs muscles, may help pump the excess fluid back toward your heart.
SN taught patient rise slowly and pause prior to ambulation to ensure proper blood pressure adjustment. Pump ankle 5-10x to reduce risk of blood pressure drop after rising from seating position. Make sure you feel your seat on the back of your legs prior to sitting. Use appropriate assistive device to ambulate. Take extra precaution while turning, around rugs/mats and avoid walking backwards.
SN instructed patient about on gastric ulcer. Gastric ulcers occur on the inside of the stomach. Pain is the most common symptom. The pain is caused by the ulcer and is aggravated by stomach acid coming in contact with the ulcerated area. The pain typically may: Be felt anywhere from your navel up to your breastbone. Be worse when your stomach is empty. Flare at night. Often be temporarily relieved by eating certain foods that buffer stomach acid or by taking an acid-reducing medication. Disappear and then return for a few days or weeks. See your doctor: If vomiting of blood — which may appear red or black. Dark blood in stools or stools that are black or tarry. Nausea or vomiting. Unexplained weight loss. Appetite changes.
Instructed patient how alive pain simple things like regular activity can make a big difference. Try walking. They can ease joint pain and help with balance, flexibility, and strength. Aim for 30 minutes 3 or 4 days a week, even if it’s something light like stretching or gardening. Work with your doctor or physical therapist to make the best plan for you. Patient verbalized understanding.
SN to assess cardiovascular status, identify any signs and symptoms of impaired cardiovascular function. Patient was instructed how can you care for yourself at home when you have a legs pain. Take pain medicines exactly as directed, rest your leg while you have pain, and avoid standing for long periods of time, make sure you are eating a balanced diet that is rich in calcium, potassium, and magnesium, your leg may be in a splint, a brace, or an elastic bandage.
Explained to patient that the most commonly reported side effects, which typically lasted several days, were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever. Of note, more people experienced these side effects after the second dose than after the first dose, so it is important for vaccination patients to expect that there may be some side effects after either dose, but even more so after the second dose.
Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking tramadol. Side effects can this medication cause: Tramadol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness, weakness, sleepiness,difficulty falling asleep or staying sleep,headache.
Instructed patient call your doctor or nurse if: You have chest pain or shortness of breath that does not go away when you rest. You have pain in and around your incision that does not continue to get better at home.Your pulse feels irregular it is very slow (fewer than 60 beats a minute) or very fast (over 100 to 120 beats a minute).
Instructed patient Eat a heart-healthy diet Eating a healthy diet can reduce your risk of heart disease. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help protect your heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish also can reduce your risk of heart disease. Stop your activity if you feel short of breath, dizzy, or have any pain in your chest. Do not do any activity or exercise that causes pulling or pain across your chest, (such as using a rowing machine, twisting, or lifting weights.