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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.
Taught that Angina Pectoris is a temporary pain without damage to the heart.
Taught that, in Angina Pectoris, pain is caused by insufficient oxygen to meet the demands of the heart.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Angina Pectoris, such as: chest pain (may range from mild to very severe) and anxiety, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of decreased tolerance in response to increased physical activity, such as: effects of certain medications, pain and/or electrolyte imbalance, among others.
Taught that stopping activity immediately if cardiac symptoms (e.g., chest pain, increased shortness of breath and/or excessive fatigue) occur is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.
Taught that stopping exercise, if pain occurs, is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.