SN instructed patient / care
giver on service authorization, advance directives, rights and responsibilities, rights of the elderly and obtained necessary signatures. Instructed patient / care
giver on 24 hour nurse availability and provided / posted the agency telephone number. Also instructed that after hours, weekends and holidays an answering service will reach the nurse and he / she will return the patient / care
giver call and answer any questions or make a visit if needed. Patient and care
giver stated understanding. Patient and care
giver educated on diabetic
diet, diabetic foot care
, symptoms / signs ( s / s ) of depression, managing pain with medications, healthy skin, and pressure ulcer prevention. Leaflets left in home.