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Instructed in foods low in cholesterol such as fish, fruits, vegetables, egg substitutes, poultry, lean meats, grains, etc.
Instructed patient about the uses of Allopuriniol. This medication is used to treat Gout, hyperuricemia associated with malignancies and calcium calculi.
Instructed patient about dehydration. Common symptoms are: dry mouth, poor skin tugor, dry, flushed skin, decreased urine output, sunken eyes and weak, rapid pulse.
Patient was instructed on precautions regarding medications: Do not drink alcohol while taking medications. If the mouth becomes dry, sipping cool beverages or eating a hard candy may help.
Patient was instructed on taking insulin on sick day. If having trouble eating solid food, drink fruit juices, non diet soft drinks, or clear soups, or eat small amounts of bland foods. The body needs to have its usual insulin dose especially if having nausea or vomiting. If having severe or prolonged vomiting check with the doctor or nurse. Even when starting feeling better let the doctor to know about it.
Taught that Lamictal may be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in people aged 18 and older.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating constipation, such as: organic problems, inactivity and chronic use of laxatives and enemas, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Epilepsy, such as: identify and avoid potential precipitating factors (e.g., stress, alcohol intake, fatigue).
Instructed on some potential complications of Epilepsy, such as: status epilepticus (rapid succession of seizures) and severe injury received during a seizure episode, among others.
Instructed on the importance of reporting any foot problems to podiatrist or physician.