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Diseases Process
SN explained to patient/caregiver some risk factors of cellulites such as: cracks or peeling skin between toes, history of PVD, ulcers from blockage in the blood supply (ischemia), among others. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Taught that the diastolic reading (the bottom number) represents the pressure on the blood vessel wall while the heart is at rest.
The patience was advised the importance of preventing transmission of the virus by contact with body fluids, (vaginal or anal intercourse, oral sex) without using condom, sharing needles or sex toys, blood contact of any kind.
The patient was reviewed and indicated the location of the suspected obstruction of the arterial insufficiency and explained collateral circulation. The patient was instructed in the skin care; avoid heating pads, restrictive clothing that could affect with blood circulation in the affected areas.
Advised hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control and alleviate excessive pressure on the vessels, including the site of repair the aortic aneurysm.
The patient was instructed in hemorrhoid the necessity to eat a diet high in fiber to encourage regular bowel movements and soft seats. The patient was advised to drink sufficiently of fluids. The patient was reviewed to use chair softeners and unpackaged laxatives to prevent constipation. The patient was recommended to do daily minor exercise to improve peristalsis and help elimination. The patient was encouraged to defecate on time after the impulse so that compression in the rectum will be prevented. The patient was taught to evade long sitting, squatting, or standing. The patient was instructed to evade pulling during defecation. The patient was advised to sit on thick foam pillows or pads. The patient was taught to use warm place bath for short-lived periods to evade hypotension secondary and vasodilation of pelvic blood vessels. The patient was encouraged the importance of perianal hygiene at all times. The patient was instructed to wipe softly after a bowel movements. The patient was taught to use warm bandages to encourage circulation.
The patient was instructed in iron deficiency anemia that stools will appear dark or black as the effect of iron additional treatment. The patient was advised the importance of checking for blood loss in the stool if has gastrointestinal bleeding predispositions. The patient was taught the correct use of guaiac exams. The patient was reviewed to take iron with meals to make best use of absorption. The patient was recommended the need to increase vitamin C consumption.
The patient was instructed in pheochromocytoma (chromaffin tumor) how to measure and record blood pressure at home. The patient was instructed to weigh daily at the same time. The patient was taught stress decrease methods like meditation, breathing exercises.
The patient was instructed in polycystic kidney disease in the need of stopping urinary zone infections. The patient was advised to rise fluid intake. The patient was taught in good perineal area care after urination and defecation. The patient was reviewed in proceeds, monitor, and record blood pressure.
The patient was instructed in hepatitis viral to wash hands meticulously after toileting. The families of the patient were reviewed to wear gloves if interaction with feces. The patient was instructed not to make food for others during the symptomatic time of the illness. The patient was recommended not to share stuffs, like eating utensils, razors, toothbrushes, toys, needles. The patient was advised to use an electric razor and soft-bristled toothbrush to help prevent bleeding. The families of the patient were reviewed for injection of gamma globulin. The patient was taught to exercise blood and body fluid protections until is free of the disease. The patient was advised to handle scratches and slashes carefully. The patient was encouraged to provide separate bed and bathroom. The patient was advised to evade using alkaline soaps and to use mild soaps. The patient was advised to save the skin moist with soothing ointments.