chest pain
Taught that Crestor may infrequently cause some serious side effects, such as: muscle pain/tenderness/weakness (especially with fever or unusual tiredness) and change in the amount of urine.
Taught that Crestor may cause highly unlikely but very serious side effects, such as: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, severe nausea, vomiting and/or fatigue.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if stomach/abdominal pain and/or fatigue occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if jaw pain and/or eye/vision problems occur.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if bone, joint or muscle pain occur.
Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: bowel blockage (no stool passes and pain occurs).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: rectal bleeding and rectal pain, among others.
SN instructed patient that Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joint. Rheumatoid Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Rheumatoid Arthritis can also affect other tissues throughout the body and cause problems in organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Patient verbalized understanding.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: pain and tenderness of joint and swelling, among others.