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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 pressure ulcer also called decubitus or bed sore. A pressure ulcer is the results of damage caused by pressure over time causing an ischemia of underlying structures. Bony prominences are the most common sites and causes.
Patient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. The initial symptoms of diabetes are related to high blood glucose levels. These symptoms include excessive urination, thirst and hunger, weight loss, and increased susceptibility to infections, especially of the skin.
Taught that Renal Caps are to be taken by mouth, once a day or as directed by MD.
Taught that insufficient insulin may lead to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
Taught that Hyzaar should be taken regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.
SN instructed patient to try eating the main dinner meal at noon and a smaller meal in the evening. This helps to reduce the stool output at night.
SN instructed patient on s/s of htn crisis, while seeking immediate medical attention for chest pain.
Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy as it promotes wound healing through negative pressure wound therapy.
SN instructed that the ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that can treat a number of bacterial infections. The most common side effects of ciprofloxacin are: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, headache, and restlessness. Other important side effects include:hives and anaphylaxis (shock), pseudomembranous colitis, among others.