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Taught that during times of stress, such as fever, infection, injury or surgery, it may be more difficult to control the blood sugar levels.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease, recent stroke and/or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Easy bleeding/bruising, stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, and constipation may occur.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of low blood sugar, such as: hunger and impaired vision, among others.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of low blood sugar, such as: drowsiness and pale, moist skin, among others.
Taught that excess insulin and unusual exercise may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
Taught that Labetalol works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.
Taught that Hyzaar can infrequently raise or lower the potassium blood levels, which, in turn, rarely can cause serious side effects such as muscle weakness/cramping and/or very slow heartbeats.
Taught that Folic Acid is a B-Complex vitamin needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells.
Taught that Hyzaar is a combination of two (2) drugs: one drug relaxes the blood vessels and causes them to widen, while the other drug increases the amount of urine the body produces and, therefore, decreases excess water and salt in the body.
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a narrowing or blockage of one or both of the coronary arteries causing a decreased blood and oxygen supply to the heart.