February 2021 - Home Health Patient Education

Nurse Teachings on Walker Safety Precautions for Seniors

Nurse Teachings on Walker Safety Precautions for Seniors Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on walker safety precautions as follows: Clear all the cables and cords that can be on the way for the walker. They can entangle to the walker legs and lead to impaired balance and fall. Maintain the floor dry. Wipe any spillage immediately. Any wetness of the floor can contribute to slipping, loss of balance, and fall injury. Wear comfortable clothes [...]

Nurse Teachings on Indications For Using Metformin

Nurse Teachings on Indications For Using Metformin Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on indications for using metformin as follows: Type 2 diabetes: Insulin is a hormone that helps with shifting the glucose in the blood into the cells of body tissues. This helps with regulating the blood sugar levels and providing nutrition to the cells of body tissues. Type-2 diabetes is a condition in which your body becomes resistant to the action insulin. Resistance to [...]