PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING: POPULATION- CENTERED HEALTH CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 10TH EDITION

Discharge Results | Turned In Health Assessment Simulations - Spring 2020 Return to Assignment (/assignments/318206/) Your Results Reopen (/assignment_attempts/6913876/reopen Lab Pass (/assignment_attempts/6913876/lab_pass.p Overview Hospital Discharge Plan Hospital Discharge Plan Title Student's Note Write what you would say to instruct Tina about managing her diabetes. Ms Jones, before we can discharge you, I would like to provide some important information regarding managing diabetes with you. It is important that you regula monitor your blood glucose at home and keep up with your medication schedule. Always feel free to reach out to our doctor's office if you have any concerns regarding your medications. Monitor your blood sugar at home at specific times, a test before each meal and 1 or 2 hours after a meal. Before, during and after physical activity. Detecting signs and symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia are crucial as well. These symptoms can occur rapidly, thus detecting them early is favorable. Hypoglycemia is characterized by hunger, trembling, nausea, sweating and a fast heartbeat. When you notice these signs of low blood sugar, drinking fr juice or anything with a good amount of carbohydrates is recommended. Signs a symptoms of hyperglycemia include fatigue, increased thirst and urination. By managing your diabetes with the prescribed medications, we can prevent commo nncomplications of diabetes. Diabetes could affect your vision; high blood sugar co lead to blurry vision, cataracts and glaucomas. With these vision problems, an increase of headaches are inevitable. Diabetes could also affect your other organ high glucose over time can affect kidney filtration tissues and your arteries to stiff which makes the chances of developing heart disease and kindey failure more lik Other complications include nerve damage, which are characterized by pain, numbness and tingling sensations in the hands or feet. When caring for your feet make sure to check for lesions and be careful with clipping your toenails, prefera get them done by a podiatrist to prevent any bleeding complications. Besides medication, I would like to stress the importance of regular exercise and diet. Lim foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat, make sure to track the amount of carbohydrates as well. Try smaller portions of food spread throughout the day. Create a meal plan with a variety of healthy foods, containing vegetables, fruits, grains, protein and non- or low fat dairy products. If you need any assistance with creating a diet plan, we are able to help. Educate Tina about avoiding situations that could cause an asthma exacerbation. Explain to Tina that she should manage her asthma with her primary care provider. Ms. Jones, it is necessary to carry your inhaler with you at all times if you haven't been doing so. Environmental factors such as dust, dustmites, mold, pollen, (secondhand) smoke could contribute to an asthma exacerbation. When exercisi it is crucial to keep an inhaler close by and notify anyone appropriate of its locatio The inhaler will decrease bronchospasms and remain your airways open. A follo up appointment concerning long term management of your asthma should be discussed with your primary care provider. Any modifications to your inhaler dose can be made if necessary. Explain to Tina why it is important to stay hydrated. Ms. Jones, as a diabetic patient it is vital to stay hydrated. Drink 8 cups of water day and take your medications with a full glass of water. Keeping hydrated maint regulation of blood pressure, sugar levels, proper kidney function and moisturize body skin. P