depression
Diseases Process
Instructed patient to perform daily safe activities such as reading and walking, in order to help increase self-esteem.
Instructed patient to immediately report to MD when having suicidal thoughts.
Instructed patient about the importance of identifying current problems and/or stressors in order to receive treatment.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Other possible risk factors of high blood pressure include: low intake of potassium, magnesium and calcium. Sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing, depression, cigarette smoking, high cholesterol or low HDL (good cholesterol), diabetes.
Patient was instructed on depression as a complication of diabetes. Feeling down once in a while is normal. But some people feel a sadness that just won
Taught that falls, contractures and depression may constitute as potential complications of Parkinson
Instructed on some potential factors of decreased tolerance in response to increased physical activity, such as: depression, stress and/or crisis, among others.
Caregiver A.L.F's staff was instructed in Hypothyroidism disease; on how symptoms differ among individuals, depending on the severity of the case: sensitivity to cold temperature, dry skin, constipation, forgetfulness, chronic fatigue, decreased heart rate, depression, hair loss, weight gain, muscle stiffness and cramping, lack of facial expression, enlarged tongue.
Fibromyalgia is one of a group of chronic pain disorders that affect connective tissues, including the muscles, ligaments (the tough bands of tissue that bind together the ends of bones), and tendons (which attach muscles to bones). The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. Various physical or emotional factors may play a role in triggering symptoms; most common symptoms are fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, and mood disturbances such as depression and anxiety. SN instructed patient to take fibromyalgia medications as prescribed by the doctor, and do regular cardiovascular exercises, such as walking, swimming, or biking, which are helpful in reducing muscle pain and improving muscle strength and fitness in fibromyalgia.
SN also instructed pt on the disease process of hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland controls a lot of our body functions, when it is unable to produce the amount of thyroid hormone your body needs, you will need to take this hormone orally. Take this medication everyday as ordered by your MD. Report to SN or MD if you have sensitivity to cold temperature, dry skin, constipation, forgetfulness, chronic fatigue, decreased heart rate, depression, hair loss, weight gain, muscle stiffness and cramping, as these can be signs your medication is not the correct dose.