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Patient was instructed on precautions to prevent respiratory complications. Avoid persons with infections and wash hands frequently. Caution the patient to avoid the use of respiratory depressants.
Patient was instructed on how to remove bubble from the syringe. Draw up the insulin slowly and steadily. When bubbles are forming in the syringe means that the drawing has been done too fast, so push the insulin back into the bottle and re-draw. Patient was told to do this many times as needed until the bubbles are gone.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Diabetes is currently a chronic disease with no cure. There is an exceptionally important role for patient education, diabetic support, self monitoring of blood glucose with the goal of keeping it within acceptable bounds.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. When the blood sugar level rises abovemg/dL, the kidneys will eliminate some of the extra sugar through the urine. Along with sugar, the kidneys release large amounts of fluid, which causes increased urination. If the blood sugar level continues to rise and patient hasn
Instructed patient and caregiver about the procedures followed in the case of a hurricane. Should such event occur the Home Health Agency will be on call assisting any patient who has an emergency. Keep Agency phone number at hand.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease. Avoid alcohol as very serious interactions can occur. To take this medication regularly with or without food. Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Instructed patient and caregiver on the importance of keeping all passageways uncluttered at her/his apartment/house. Clean and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles. Also adequate illumination helps. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that myocardial infarction and angina pectoris are potential complications of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Symptoms for myocardial infarction tightness or pain in the chest, neck, back, or arms. Angina symptoms squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in the chest. Call your doctor immediately for any symptoms. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
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.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction may constitute as potential complications of Angina Pectoris. Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when electrical impulses in the heart do not work properly. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Patient verbalized understanding.