chronic kidney disease
Diseases Process
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: family history of the disease and inadequate dietary intake, among others.
Taught that Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, non-inflammatory joint disease.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: stress, high cholesterol intake and family history of the disease, among others.
Instructed on some potential complications of hypertension, such as: retinal damage (causing visual changes) and heart disease, among others.
Instructed in possible complication of PVD such as ulcers, cellulites, gangrene, thrombophlebitis, etc.
Encouraged patient the necessity to maintain good oral and eye hygiene. Advised patient the need for oral suctioning as the disease progresses.
The patient was instructed in cushing’s disease and cushing’s syndrome to organize and obtain an emergency kit including alcohol and prefilled syringes hydrocortisone for episodes of severe adrenal insufficiency. The patient was advised to self-monitor laboratory values and identify personal baseline levels. The patient was advised the need to prevent injury associated with osteoporosis. The patient was recommended to use ambulatory aids such as walker, cane as necessary.
The patient was instructed in epididymitis in the use of ease ways, ice packs, and elevations of scrotum, loose, lightweight clothing, and scrotal support while walking. The patient was advised of informing all sexual partners if the inflammation is due to sexually transmitted disease.
The patient was instructed in hodgkin’s disease the importance of eluding large multitudes and persons supposed to have an active infection because chemotherapy declines resistance to infection. The patient was reviewed to elude trauma which can cause bruising and bleeding. The patient was instructed in care procedures to reductions itching. The patient was advised the need to follow the chemotherapy routine.
The patient was instructed in myasthenia gravis in finding required helpful equipment and procedures as the disease progresses. The patient was advised to use an eye patch over the affected eye or an ice-covered lens to improve vision if diplopia continues. The patient was taught to put on artificial tears to keep the corneas humid and free of abrasions.