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Instructed patient about the damage that high blood pressure can cause to the vessels walls. Fat and cholesterol collect in the damage spots forming a plaque. Blood cells stick to the plaque, forming a mass called a clot. A clot can block blood flow in the vessel.
Patient was instructed on appropriate nutrition. Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solids fats that can be high in saturated trans fats. Remember that fasts are high in calories.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Keep the blood sugar level as normal as possible. Wash the feet every day with lukewarm water and mild soap. Dry them well, especially between the toes. Pat gently.
Patient was instructed on how lifestyle and daily routine can affect blood sugar levels. Food is the major culprit in altering the blood sugar level. The blood is at its highest an hour or two after eaten, and then it starts to fall. What eaten, when and how much all affect blood sugar levels.
Patient was instructed on stress. When stress occurs the body prepares to take action. In people who have diabetes this response does not work well. Insulin is not always able to let the extra energy into cells, so glucose piles up in the blood.
Instructed on the importance of having safety measures implemented throughout the apartment/house in order to reduce the risk of falls/injuries.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: avoid/decrease intake of foods with white sugar, pasta, pastries, cheese and rice.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid activities needing good psychomotor coordination until CNS effect are known while taking alprazolam.
The patience was advised the importance of preventing transmission of the virus by contact with body fluids, (vaginal or anal intercourse, oral sex) without using condom, sharing needles or sex toys, blood contact of any kind.
Advised the patient receives complete instructions in the care of the prosthesis. Instructed patient how to apply the elastic sleeve or wrap the stump for molding and shaping. Encouraged patient that the stump should not be wrapped too strongly, since this will prejudice circulation. Encouraged the importance of daily hygiene to prevent infection and skin breakdown.