Patient was educated on how to take lubricant laxatives as follows: Take the lubricant laxative by measuring it with a proper measuring spoon to avoid overdosing on the medication. Mix the lubricant laxative thoroughly in a cup with about one ounce of water or fruit juice before drinking it. Drink one more ounce of water after swallowing the lubricant laxative, to wash it down to the site where it acts, the intestines. Lubricating laxatives take [...]
Patient was educated on lubricant laxatives and their mechanism of action as follows: Lubricant laxatives are slimy and coat the inner lining of the intestines making the intestinal wall slippery. This prevents the stool sticking to the inner lining of the intestines, which contributes towards preventing slow movement of the stool along the intestines. Water is gradually absorbed from the stool, as it travels along the intestines, making the stool dry and harder. Coating of [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using loop diuretics as below: Observe compliance with regular lab work ordered. Since the drug can lead to low sodium, potassium, and calcium levels in the body, the levels of these salts in the blood are to be closely monitored. Also, as kidneys are the main source of elimination of loop diuretics, renal function should be periodically monitored. Keep a watch on the volume of urine [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using loop diuretics as below: Loop diuretics decrease potassium levels in the body. Potassium supplements could be recommended in patients with serious risk for hypokalemia. Be compliant with any such recommendation made to avoid any issues of serious cardiac arrhythmias due to hypokalemia. Be cautious about using any other medications with the risk for causing hypokalemia. Discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications along [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using loop diuretics as below: Drink 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day, as loop diuretics tend to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important. Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypotension, to avoid [...]
