bedbound-patient
Diseases Process
Instructed patient about regular eye examination to detect early eye problems.
Instructed patient that insulin/oral diabetic agents are used to relief the symptoms and not to cure the disease.
Instructed patient about the importance of proper foot care. This includes wearing properly fitting shoes and socks, correct trimming of toenails, and avoidance of injuries on the legs and/or feet.
Instructed patient on the proper disposal of sharps. They will be disposed off in the container provided.
Instructed patient about the importance of site rotation at the time of the subcutaneous injection.
Instructed patient to attend MD appointments.
Instructed patient to attend all psychiatrist appointments.
Instructed patient to begin treatment.
Instructed patient to perform daily safe activities such as reading and walking, in order to help increase self-esteem.
Instructed patient that depression is an abnormal and persistent mood state. It is characterized by sadness, melancholy, slowed mental processes and changes in physical patterns such as eating and sleeping.