Home Health Patient Education Archives - Page 58 of 65

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 [...]

Nurse Teachings on Side Effects of Gabapentin

Nurse Teachings on Side Effects of Gabapentin Patient/caregiver was educated on side effects of gabapentin as follows: General allergic reactions: Gabapentin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to [...]

Nurse Teachings on Foods to be Avoided with Osteoarthritis

Nurse Teachings on Foods to be Avoided with Osteoarthritis Patient/caregiver was educated that individuals with osteoarthritis should avoid following foods: Gluten containing foods: Consumption of gluten containing foods, such as, wheat, barley, rye, triticale, and malt could contribute to exacerbation of osteoarthritis in individuals with history. Avoiding/minimizing consumption of these gluten-containing grains and products made of them can be of significant help in preventing exacerbation of joint pains in individuals with osteoarthritis. Added sugars: Consumption of food [...]

Nurse Teachings on Complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Nurse Teachings Complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Nurse educated the patient/caregiver that complications of congestive heart failure include: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart due to congestive heart failure, can result in low blood volume in circulation, low blood pressure, and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to brain, secondary to hypotension and reduced output from heart, can contribute to altered level of consciousness. Eventually, this increase risk for [...]

Nurse Teachings on Precautions for Glipizide

Nurse Teachings on Precautions to be Observed while taking Glipizide Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Glipizide as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One [...]