high blood pressure
Diabetes
Taught that insufficient insulin may lead to highblood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of highblood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: frequent urination and excessive thirst, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of highblood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: headache, weakness and fatigue, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of highblood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of highblood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: dizziness, vomiting and abdominal cramps, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hyperglycemia (highblood sugar), such as: excess food and insufficient insulin, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hyperglycemia (highblood sugar), such as not using enough insulin or oral diabetes medication, not injecting insulin properly or using expired insulin, not following your diabetes eating plan, being inactive, having an illness or infection and using certain medications, such as steroids.
SN instructed that Janumet is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control highblood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Instructed that common side effects include, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, weakness, or a metallic taste in the mouth may occur.
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.
SN assessment done on all body systems. Checked blood sugar daily monitoring on patient's log book, hydration, dietary, and medication compliance. Instructed patient on keeping blood glucose within normal range and preventing the development of long-term complication. Careful monitoring of diet, exercise and blood sugar levels are as important as the use of oral medications in preventing complications of diabetes. Also taught infection control, safety/fall precautions and preventions, and to contact MD for any emergency and/or medical concerns and changes.