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Instructed in the importance of addressing Advance Directives to ensure compliance with client's wishes and medical needs.
Instructed patient on how the habit of eating a lot of salt increases the chance of getting high blood pressure.
Instructed patient about the management of infections: bathing everyday with a mild soap and lukewarm water, applying lotion to keep skin moist, wearing gloves when working outside, always wearing shoes and treating injuries promptly by cleaning with soap and water.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of the arteries as it moves through the body. It
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis that is a disease that affects your bones. It means there are bones that are thin and brittle, with lots of holes inside them like a sponge. This makes them easy to break. Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones, fractures, in the hip, spine and wrist.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: mucoid or purulent sputum and loss of appetite, among others.
SN advised to patient / caregiver that blood glucose monitoring is the main tool you have to keep your diabetes under control. This check tells you your blood glucose level at any one time. Keeping a log of your results is vital. When you bring this record to your health care provider, he /she will have a good picture of your body's response to your diabetes care plan.
Instructed patient during periods of stress, the body releases so-called stress hormones, which cause a rise in blood glucose level. In the short term, this gives the body the extra energy it needs to cope with the stress. But if a person doesn’t have adequate insulin circulating in his bloodstream to enable his cells to use the extra energy, the result will be hyperglycemia. And if stress becomes chronic, hyperglycemia can also become chronic.
Instructed caregiver when should I call healthcare provider? Contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately:. If you have an irregular heart rate, if you feel increased pain or discomfort, note: It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort for about a week after the tracheostomy procedure.
Sn instructed patient on new medication, patient was told that Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for relieving pain, helping with fever and reducing inflammation. Ibuprofen may be a weaker anti-inflammatory than other NSAIDs. Compared to other NSAIDs it may have fewer side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding. However if stomach upsets occur patient was advised to take with food. Understanding was verbalized.