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Instructed patient that depression is an abnormal and persistent mood state. It is characterized by sadness, melancholy, slowed mental processes and changes in physical patterns such as eating and sleeping.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. Untreated hypertension can damage blood vessels, and after a blood vessel is damaged, fat and calcium can easily build up along the artery wall, forming a plaque and the blood flow through the blood vessel will be reduced.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density. As aging the bones get thinner naturally caused by factors such as age, being a woman who has gone through menopause, family background, having a slender body frame.
Patient was instructed on stress. In people with diabetes stress can alter blood glucose levels. To prevent stress form getting the best of the blood sugar get the stress under control by eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, taking part in regular activity and learning relaxation techniques.
Patient was instructed on type I diabetes. For people with type I diabetes, taking insulin is crucial. With type I diabetes the body doesn
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/adhering to a no concentrated sweets, low fat/sodium diet, as directed by MD.
SN instructed that medication, Macrobid is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Instructed that common side effects include, nausea, dizziness, and upset stomach.
instructed patient about importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits is to prevent further hospitalizations. Instructed patient your pain medication makes you feel tired, drowsy, or dizzy, call your doctor. If your pain medication causes constipation, drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and eat a well-balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables.
SN instructed that if you have diabetes, your body cannot make or properly use insulin. This leads to high blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. Healthy eating helps keep your blood sugar in your target range. It is a critical part of managing your diabetes, because controlling your blood sugar can prevent the complications of diabetes.