safety
Instructed in measures to control or to live with Parkinson's disease such as exercising daily with regular rest periods, learning walking techniques, following safety precautions, obtaining adequate nutrition, obtaining emotional support, taking medication as ordered, getting help as needed, wearing an identification bracelet, etc.
Patient instructed about safety measures during hurricane season. Instructed patient not to use a generator inside the house, carbon monoxide poisoning may occur and it is usually fatal.
Instructed on the importance of having safety measures implemented throughout the apartment/house in order to reduce the risk of falls/injuries.
Instructed on the importance of having safety measures implemented (e.g., passageways uncluttered, good illumination, rugs removed, surfaces dried) in order to reduce the risk of accidents/injuries.
Taught that following safety measures to prevent falls is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.
Skilled nurse instructed patient on safety measures to avoid injuries and falls such as keeping adequate lighting during the day and night and was educated on proper use of assistive device to prevent falls.
The patient was instructed in glaucoma and the causes that rise intraocular pressure and should be evaded, constrictive clothing around the neck or torso, lifting heavy objects. The patient was advised of the need to wear an eye patch or sunglasses to evade anxiety with light exposure. The patient was reviewed the meaning of not touching the eye. The patient was taught in the way for cleansing the eye. The patient was instructed in the significance of using glaucoma medication in the unoperated eye. The patient was instructed in the home safety precautions wanted because of reduced bordering vision, turn the head to visualize either sideways, use up-and-down head movements to reviewer stairs and oncoming objects and walk slowly.
The patient was instructed in stroke cerebrovascular accident in the need to get correct devices like as walkers, specialty beds, and aids to safety, feeding, toileting, and grooming. The patient was instructed to deal with chronic pain. The patient was encouraged to use vision on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use hearing on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use of the unaffected extremity to assist the affected side in locating and movement. The patient was taught in the use of a hang for the affected arm to care the arm and shoulder. The patient was taught to support affected extremities when repositioning. The patient was advised to limit rotating to and lying on the affected side to 1 hour. The patient was instructed to do range-of-motion exercises of the affected extremities using the unaffected extremities. The patient was instructed to watch the affected leg whereas walking.
The patient was instructed in osteoporosis in the significance of creating home safety measures to prevent falls and injuries. The patient was advised to use ambulatory assist devices like cane or walker. The patient was reviewed of the need for sunlight (15 minutes/day) to let beginning of vitamin D. The patient was recommended to use of calcium supplements.
SN assessment done on all body systems. Checked blood sugar daily monitoring on patient's log book, hydration, dietary, and medication compliance. Instructed patient on keeping blood glucose within normal range and preventing the development of long-term complication. Careful monitoring of diet, exercise and blood sugar levels are as important as the use of oral medications in preventing complications of diabetes. Also taught infection control, safety/fall precautions and preventions, and to contact MD for any emergency and/or medical concerns and changes.