pain
Continue using Actonel and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects: mild heartburn or stomach upset, diarrhea, gas, or constipation, mild joint or back pain, or headache.
Instructed in Vitamin B12, ordered to manage polyneuropathy, and in S/E, such as, pain in site of injection, burning, etc.
Skilled Nurse to educate on S/S of wound deterioration or infection such as: increase pain on wound site, swelling, temperature, and discharge.
Instructed the importance of adopting a lifestyle that controls an episode of Abdominal Aneurysm. Taught the patient how to care for the incision and instruct in case of any sign of infection, severe pain in the abdomen providing the name and telephone number of a physician or nurse.
The patient was encouraged importance of keeping the extremity elevated above heart level on firm pillows and the need for applying ice bags to the surgical arthroscopy to control swelling and relieve pain. The patient was advised not to apply the ice pack directly to the skin, but to wrap the ice in a small towel. The patient was instructed avoid bathing until able to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then showering with the extremity covered by a plastic bag may be permitted. The patient was instructed the use of hot tubs, whirlpool baths, and heating pads should be avoided. The patient was encouraged of moving extremities to improve circulation and prevent blood clots. The patient was instructed physical therapy exercises needed for a gradual increase in strength and mobility.
The patient was instructed in bronchoscopy that a soft or liquid diet is needed for the first day or until throat pain disappears. The patient was advised that extremely hot foods or liquids should be avoided.
The patient was instructed in charcot’s syndrome how to apply warm compresses to relieve local joint pain and tenderness. The patient was reviewed to inspect the skin of affected joints daily, checking for abrasions, cuts, or ulcers. The patient was taught in the proper techniques for crutches or other immobilization devices and refer to the physical therapy in case for proper fitting and readjustment of devices.
The patient was instructed in coronary artery disease the importance of no smoking or using tobacco products, the effect nicotine has on the cardiac system causing the heart to work faster, constricting blood vessels, and decreasing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart, and in the presence of coronary artery disease, increasing the probability of chest pain. The patient was advised that the role that stress plays in aggravating coronary artery disease. The patient was recommended the benefits of exercise, increase in high-density lipoproteins, which lowers blood pressure, weight loss, improved cardiovascular status.
Patient instructed LOVENOX®, like all medications, may have side effects. The most common include
mild reactions or irritation, pain, bruising, and redness of the skin where you have the injection.
The patient was instructed in endometrial cancer uterine cancer the importance of applies pain management techniques. The patient was instructed to care for the incision with general sanitation and daily bathing. The patient was taught in radiation therapy the need to prevent infection by evading large multitudes and persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was advised in skin care including maintenance of colorant markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was taught the importance of oral hygiene; elude tight or constricting clothing around the radiation site.