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Instructed that excess Potassium may cause extreme muscle weakness and insufficient Potassium may cause muscle cramps, especially of lower extremities. Instructed to notify MD should any of these symptoms occur.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lanoxin including, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, yellow-green halos around visual images, fatigue, headache, and generalized muscle weakness.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lasix, including dehydration, orthostatic hypotension, loss of potassium and other electrolytes, weakness, and fatigue.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Persantine, including diarrhea headache, weakness, flushing, dizziness, drop in B/P, nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. Instructed to take with meals if GI distress occurs and to watch for signs of bleeding.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Procardia, including dizziness, flushing, light headedness, headache, nausea, weakness, heartburn, and diarrhea.
Instructed in the possible side effects of NTG, including headache, dizziness with position changes, weakness, flushing, palpitations, fainting, nausea and vomiting. Notify MD should any side effects occur.
Instructed in other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention, such as, increased SOB, palpitations, uneven heart beat, faintness, and weakness.
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of hypotension, such as, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, weakness, confusion, etc.
Instructed patient about symptoms of stroke: weakness or numbness on one side of the face or body, including a leg or an arm. Sudden trouble seeing with one or both eyes. Double vision. Trouble talking, such as slurred speech. Problems understanding or using words. Severe headache. Dizziness or loss of balance. Any of these symptoms can come and go without warning.
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of high blood sugar such as: frequent urination, excessive thirst, headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.