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Instructed in knowing what to do if symptoms of low blood sugar occur: eat some form of glucose or carbohydrate, notify physician or go to emergency room if symptoms persist.
Patient was instructed about to tell the doctor about any changes in sensation in the toes, feet, or legs. Speak up if note pain, tingling, a pins-and-needles feeling, numbness, or any other unusual signs - even if it seems trivial to the patient. Further teaching is needed.
Taught that Lamictal may be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in people age 18 and older.
Instructed on the importance of following good body mechanics as a measure aimed to reducing the risk of injuries.
SN explained to patient that Lovenox has to be administer by deep subcutaneous injection with patient lying down.
The patient and family will be educated in brain tumors depending on the location, the type of tumor, its malignancy, and the prescribed treatment. The patient and family will be advised in any residual deficits and physical limitations. The patient was taught in obtaining appropriate devices for self-care, rehabilitation, mobilization, and sensory functions such as hearing aids or eyeglasses etc.
The patient was instructed in hemophilia the necessity of good process in case of bleeding, applying cold compresses and tender direct compression to the place, raise the affected part. The patient was advised to defenses to stop bleeding, use an electric razor, evade constipation, and use a soft-bristled toothbrush. The patient was reviewed the importance of frequent valuation of joint function to permit rapid identification and conduct of hemophilic arthritis. The patient was recommended the essential to get regular dental care.
The patient was instructed in osteomyelitis in the necessity of wound care using aseptic method for dressing changes. The patient was advised to care of a casted extremity. The patient was reviewed to care for external fixator device. The patient was recommended how to use and care for the Hickman catheter for home antibiotic therapy. The patient was encouraged in the importance of immobilizing the affected part to reduction the spread of infected material.
SN instructed patient to always assess wound dry sterile dressing when removed for any symptoms / signs of infection, such as increase drainage amount, any odor, drainage color, etc . Check your temperature once or twice a day. Report any fever or increase pain.
SN instructed patient that phantom pain is very real but not everyone who has an amputation has phantom pain. The pain may feel like cramping, burning, stabbing or shooting pain. Some things that can make the pain feel worse are being too tired, too much pressure on the amputated arm or leg, changes in the weather, stress and infection.