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Instructed in diagnosis of ASHD/CAD. This occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restrincting flow of blood.
Instructed patient to avoid the use of electrical equipment, such as, electric beds, heating pads or electric razors.
Instructed patient about the importance of site rotation at the time of the subcutaneous injection.
Patient was instructed that diabetes can damage many parts of the body, including the mouth and teeth. Diabetes increases the risk of gum disease, cavities and tooth loss, dry mouth and a variety of oral infections.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Blood sugar can rise well above normal for significant periods without producing permanent effects or symptoms. Howeverchronic hyperglycemia at levels more slightly above normal can produce a very wide variety of serious complications over a period of years.
Taught that Sensipar helps to slow down the development of bone disease and prevents mineral imbalance.
The patient was instructed in fixator devices external fixator on pin and fixator care, wash fixator with sterile water and cover each pin head with plug or rubber tip to prevent injury. The patient who has gone through external fixation was reviewed in stress the need to increase movements and weight manner slowly to reduce tenderness and to permit muscles to recover strength. The patient was advised do not use the external fixator as a handle or support for the extremity but to support the extremity with pillows, two hands, or a sling to prevent excessive stress on the pins. The patient was advised to elevate the extremity when sitting or lying down. The patient was recommended of not changing or adjusting the fixator’s bars, since this can cause misalignment. The patient was explained that showering is permitted but that swimming should be evaded because chlorine and salt can corrode metal.
Carvedilol is used to treat heart failure (condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to all parts of the body) and high blood pressure. It also is used to treat people whose hearts cannot pump blood well as a result of a heart attack. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:tiredness, weakness, lightheadedness, dizziness, headache.
Instructed patient call doctor if increase pain in the abdomen or the incision,fever, redness or drainage of the incision, irritation, or redness , or drainage of the incision, change bowel habits, such as:diarrhea, or constipation or skin irritation.
Instructed patient be careful not to touch the trach cannula while changing the tube. You do not want to contaminate the cannula. Other times to suction include before eating, or before and after sleeping. Be aware that every sound you hear does not mean they need to be suctioned.