Patient was educated on how to take Diclofenac Sodium pill as follows: Take Diclofenac Sodium pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of pain pill intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If [...]

Patient was educated on Diclofenac Sodium and its mechanism of action as follows: Diclofenac Sodium is an NSAID This medication acts by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX-1 and COX-2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to pain, reduction in the production of prostaglandins leads to reduced swelling and decreased sensitivity to pain, which results in pain control. [...]