weakness/1000
Procedures
Instructed in the importance of exercise. This avoids phlebitis, decubitus ulcer, pneumonia, fractures, depression, urinary complications, muscle weakness and atrophy and constipation.
Patient/CG were instructed on: Treatment for cervicalgia ( neck pain ) are usually conservative and include methods of relieving inflammation . Applying ice to the area is a good way of relieving pain and swelling and is often advised where a muscle tear is suspected. Heat is contraindicated in such a situation as this is likely to make the problem worse by increasing blood flow to the area. If the cervicalgia is due to muscle tension rather than an injury then thermotherapy can be effective in aiding relaxation of the muscle and relieving neck pain. Adequate rest and the temporary use of a supportive neck collar is also helpful in some cases of cervicalgia ( neck pain ) although it is inadvisable to use a collar long-term as this may itself lead to muscle weakness in the neck. Many patients also make use of anti-inflammatory medications, including prescribed drugs, and natural supplements to lower inflammation and pain. Physical therapy, including neck stretches and strengthening exercises, is a good idea for anyone who suffers from chronic neck pain, and intractable cases may require more invasive surgical intervention to address some causes of cervicalgia
SN educated caregiver on Hypertensive urgency which is a situation where the blood pressure is severely elevated or higher for your diastolic pressure an that experiencing hypertensive urgency may or may not experience one or more of these symptoms: severe headache, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and severe anxiety, chest pain, back pain, numbness/weakness, change in vision, difficulty speaking do not wait to see if your pressure comes down on its own. SN advised caregiver to seek immediately medical assistance and/or call 9-1-1 if listed above occurs or worsen with patient. Caregiver verbalized understanding of all teachings during visit.
Instructed patient contact your doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, redness, bleeding, irregular heart beat, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or dizziness. Report redness, swelling, increased drainage or excessive pain at the surgical incision.
SN instructed patient that fluid restrictions are usually necessary when dialysis is initiated, especially if dialysis only occurs three days a week and if urine production is decreased. Build up of fluid can lead to shortness of breath, swelling, and high blood pressure. There is a limit to the amount of fluid that can be safely removed during dialysis. If fluid limits are exceeded and extra water must be removed, negative effects such as muscle cramping, low blood pressure leading to nausea, weakness, dizziness, and possibly extra dialysis sessions to remove the fluid.
Patient instructed Signs that your pacemaker isn't working as it should or you have developed an infection or blood clot include breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, prolonged weakness. A swollen arm on the side of the pacemaker.chest pains.prolonged hiccups.a high temperature of 38C or above. Patient instructed Tell your doctor if you gain weight, if your legs or ankles get puffy, or if you faint or get dizzy.
Patient requires skilled intervention of physical therapy for exercises to increase strength and endurance, implementation of safety measures and evaluation for assistive devices due to impaired function or declining functional ability as demonstrated by increased weakness. Patient requires skilled intervention of physical therapy to teach and train patient/caregiver on exercises to increase strength and endurance, implementation of safety measures and use of assistive devices due to impaired function or declining functional ability to perform ADLs/IADLs. Patient with moderate pain interfering with functional status, thereby impacting activities of daily living.