patient-unable
Medications
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam after prolonged use
Skilled nurse review methods with patient to control excess stress and anxiety
Skilled nurse advised patient to wear medical alert indicating drug therapy (alprazolam)
Instructed patient on new medication Santyl ointment. It is used for removing the dead skin from wounds or burned areas. Santyl ointment is an enzymatic debriding ointment. It works by breaking down dead skin.
SN advised patient and caregiver that arixtra can cause fever or anemia. Both of them verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Patient instructed LOVENOX®, like all medications, may have side effects. The most common include mild reactions or irritation, pain, bruising, and redness of the skin where you have the injection.
SN advised patient and caregiver to report the development of a late skin rash with symptoms of fever, fatique, and sore throat. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN advised patient and caregiver to report any signs and symptoms of ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity. Caregiver verbalizzed understanding of instructions given.
SN instructed patient and caregiver to maintain adequate fluid intake and avoid dehydration during drug therapy, as this may increase risk for toxicity. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN advised patient on some adversed effects of ampicillin such as: rash, urticaria, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and inmune hypersensitivity reaction.