diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: high cholesterol intake, obesity and a sedentary life-style.
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.
Taught that weight loss and changes in vision may constitute as signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.
Instructed on the need/importance of wearing shoes that are clean and fit properly.
Taught that Fosamax is to be taken by mouth, after getting up for the day and before taking his/her first food, beverage or other medication.
Instructed on the importance of taking Plavix regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, if more than 2-3 doses are missed, physician and/or other health care provider should be notified about it.
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, dose should be withheld and physician or other health care provider notified if resting pulse is over 100 beats per minute.
Taught that Levothyroxine does not cure hypothyroidism; it just provides a thyroid hormone replacement and therapy is lifelong.