Hospital Discharge Plan Tina Jones Shadow Health

Please be advised that Shadow Health, including the Technical Support team will be closed on Memorial Day Monday, 5/25/2020. We will resume normal business on Tuesday, 5/ 9 AM EDT. Your success is extremely important to us, so be assured that we will respond to your calls and/or emails ASAP on Tuesday. 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 regular 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, d 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 fru juice or anything with a good amount of carbohydrates is recommended. Signs an symptoms of hyperglycemia include fatigue, increased thirst and urination. By managing your diabetes with the prescribed medications, we can prevent commo complications of diabetes. Diabetes could affect your vision; high blood sugar cou 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 stiffe 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, preferab 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 exercisin 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 follow 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 p day and take your medications with a full glass of water. Keeping hydrated mainta regulation of blood pressure, sugar levels, proper kidney function and moisturized body skin. Your Results Reopen (/assignment_attempts//reopen Lab Pass (/assignment_attempts//lab_pass.p Overview Hospital Discharge Plan