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Diseases Process
Taught that having his/her blood sugar monitored daily is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
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.
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.
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 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.
Patient was instructed that Diabetes Mellitus is a Syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent. Lack of insulin leads to elevated blood sugars.
Patient was instructed that Diabetes Mellitus is a Syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent. Lack of insulin leads to elevated blood sugar levels.
SN instructed patient in pulmonary fibrosis and in how it harms the tissues deep in the lungs. The air sacs in the lungs and their supporting structures become inflamed and scarred. If scarring progresses happen, then it makes your lungs thick and stiff. That makes it hard for the patient to catch their breath, and their blood may not get enough oxygen.
SN instructed patient on deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a vein deep in your body, such as the calf of your leg. The greatest danger is a clot that breaks off and travels to the lung(s). When this clot in the lung is called a pulmonary embolism (PE), a PE can be life threatening