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Recommendation Anemia
Recommendation Anemia
RECOMMENDATION:
MEDICATIONS
Advise the patient to take Iron or folic acid supplements help increase their red blood cell
and hemoglobin levels.
Tell the patient and patient’s family to take your medicine as directed.
Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc): 5 mg/day
Calcium carbonate (OsCal) with vitamin D twice daily
Polyethylene glycol powder (Miralax): 17 g in 8 oz liquid daily
Furosemide (Lasix): 40 mg/day
Escitalopram (Lexapro): 20 mg/day
Prednisone: 10 mg/day
Omeprazole (Prilosec): 20 mg/day
Cinacalcet (Sensipar): 30 mg/day
Simvastatin (Zocor): 20 mg at bedtime
Tiotropium oral inhalation (Spiriva): 1 cap per inhalation device daily
Vitamin B12: 1,000 mcg twice daily
Enteric-coated aspirin: 81 g/day
Explain to patient and patient’s family about the names and purpose of each of their
medicines
Advice the patient’s family to keep an accurate medicine list and current dosages with
them at all times.
Explained to patient and patient’s family about the possible side effects of drugs and
managed them to report any side effects to the nursing staff.
EXERCISE
Assist the patient in prioritizing activities and establishing balance between activity and
rest that would be acceptable to the patient.
Try to do light exercise every day. Avoid heavy exercise or activity.
Instructed the patient to exercise should be done regularly to gain the benefits.
ANEMIA
Advise the patient to try to exercise at the same time every day to establish a habit and to
minimize any variables that may impact their exercise.
Encourage the patient to make time for activities that help them relax (meditation,
reading, talking with friends, listening to music).
Discussed to patient's family, to encourage the patient to have enough sleep and rest.
Discussed to patient's family, what foods are good for the patient. The patient will feel
better with healthy food in her body.
Discussed to patient's family, to encourage/accompany the patient to go for a walk, do
light exercise, and save their energy for the things that are most important to them.
Encourage the patient that don't be afraid to ask for help when they need it.
HEALTH TEACHING
Reminded the patient's family that the patient must always eat healthy meals and the
suggested food which is foods that rich in iron.
Remind the patient’s family to avoid injuries that might cause bleeding or bruising. Keep
their home as safe as possible.
Reminded the patient's family to encourage the patient to take adequate rest and to have
enough hours of sleep.
Educate the patient’s family about the importance of planning a day that include rest
periods. Don't try to over-schedule patient.
OUT-PATIENT
Instructed the patient's family that patient should follow the schedule of follow check-up
when discharged.
Instructed the patient’s family to strictly follow the prescriptions that are given to them.
ANEMIA
DIET/NUTRITION
Discussed to patient and the patient's mother/sister the importance of eating the healthy
Eat a healthy diet with lots of iron-rich foods (like beef, liver, canned salmon, dried fruits
and fortified cereals).
Encourage the patient to avoid tea, coffee, foods that contain oxalic acid, such as peanuts,
parsley, and chocolate.
SPIRITUAL
Discussed to patient and patient's companion to approach the staff, whenever the patient,
need anything or has any problems.
Discussed to patient's family to encourage the patient to pray regularly and maintain her
faith.
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Fairview Health Services. (2019). Coping with Anemia (Low Red Blood Cells). Fairview.
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