Heart Failure Teaching 1799
instructed patient about importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits is to prevent further hospitalizations. Instructed patient your pain medication makes you feel tired, drowsy, or dizzy, call your doctor. If your pain medication causes constipation, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and eat a well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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