Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Novolin N as follows: Take a blood sugar reading always before you take the insulin shot. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the medication is helping to control the blood sugars. If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and without skipping a meal, you can defer taking the shot for that dose [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Novolin N as follows: Maintain compliance with your dietary calorie recommendations, as ordered. Ingestion of excess calories can lead to poor blood sugar management and potentially can lead to hiking the Novolin N insulin dose. Excess of dietary calories can result in weight gain and complicate the management of diabetes. Physical exercise, as ordered by the physician, will help improve the efficiency of Novolin N [...]
Patient was educated on dietary sources of low phosphorus foods as follows: Phosphorus can also be added to your foods as an additive or a preservative. If one is prescribed a diet low in phosphorus or if ones’ renal function is compromised, caution should be exercised in watching for the phosphorus in foods, that is being added as an additive. Always, look for the phosphorus additives in the food items you buy. Use jelly beans [...]
Patient was instructed upon measures to avoid excess of sodium intake as follows: Salt is the major source of sodium in our diets. Clarify with your doctor regarding the amount of salt allowed for you every day. If you are prescribed a diet with no added salt, try not to have salt shaker on your dinner table. Use herbs and spices to help flavor foods. If you are prescribed a low sodium diet or 2 [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Warfarin as follows: Wear gloves while doing household projects. Exercise caution while using sharp instruments, such as knives, needles, and forks. Use an electric razor, while shaving, as shaving with a regular razor carries a significant risk for sustaining cuts and consequent bleeding. Watch for hard surfaces around during ambulation and avoid knocking against them. Senior citizens have a tender skin and bumping into such [...]