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Instructed in new medication Vicodin and in S/E such as constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dizziness, tiredness, lightheadedness, muscle twitches, sweating, itching, decreased urination and others.
Instructed patient to cut the toenails straight across and file the edges, don't rip off hangnails.
Patient was instructed on traumatic wounds. Contusions are caused by more extensive tissue trauma after severe blunt or blast trauma. The overlying skin may seem to be intact but later become non-viable. Extensive contusion may lead to infection.
Taught that Lamictal is used alone or with other medications to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy).
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Emphysema, such as: recurrent respiratory infections and allergies, among others.
SN instructed patient on adverse effects of ceftriaxone (diarrhea, vomiting, erythema, and stevens-Johnson syndrome). Patient and PCG verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN advised patient to avoid concurrent anticoagulants, such as NSAID's and aspirin without healthcare professional approval. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Patient was educated about potassium 10 meq 1 tablet oral daily and the importance to know sign and symptoms of toxicity and Overdose: (slow, irregular heartbeat; fatigue; muscle weakness; paresthesia; confusion; dyspnea).
SN instructed patient and caregiver on Hepatitis C which in an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. Sympotms of hepatitis such as fatigue, nausea or poor appetite. Riks factors and complications of Hepatitis C such as liver cancer and liver failure.
Instructed patient contact your doctor immediately if you have a fever, chills, redness, bleeding, irregular heart beat, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or dizziness. Report redness, swelling, increased drainage or excessive pain at the surgical incision.