Name of patient: RM Date of Admission: January 5, 2014

Age: 55 y/o Diagnosis: Infected wound, Right foot

Sex: Female with areas of necrosis, from first to fifth
digit extending to the plantar aspect of
the foot.

Take the medicine as directed:
Tell the patient to take the prescribed medicine for 14 days. Inform the patient to inform the
healthcare provider if side effects or allergies occur. Discuss the reason why she should take the
medicine and its side effects.
Name of Drug Dosage and
Frequency
Route Curative Effects Side Effects

Co-amoxiclav

650 mg

Oral

Antibiotic

Prevents bacterial
cell wall synthesis
during replication.

CNS: agitation,
behavioral changes,
confusion, dizziness,
insomnia.
GI: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea,
indigestion,
gastritis, stomatitis,
glossitis, black hairy
tounge,
enterocolitis,
pseudomembranous
colitis,
mucocutaneous
candidiasis,
abdominal pain
GU: vaginal
candidiasis,
vaginitis.
Hematologic:
anemia,
thrombocytopenia,
thrombocytopenic
purpura,
eosinophilia,
leucopenia,
agranulocytosis.
Other :
hypersensitivity
reactions,
anaphylaxis, pruritis,
rash, urticaria,
angioedema,
overgrowth of
nonsusceptible
organisms, serum
sickness-like
reaction.

Exercise / Activity
Discuss safety awareness and fall prevention strategies including asking for appropriate
assistance during mobility and use of assistive devices. Advise the patient to have an active exercise. Tell
the patient to have scheduled rest periods and to exercise the affected leg.
Treatment
Take the antibiotics for 14 days. Discuss the proper wound care to the patient and its
importance in preventing further infections.
OPD / Follow up:
Follow-up visits for continuing care, treatments and other necessary information needed for the
patients condition.
Diet
DM Diet
Recommend foods that are high in protein and less in sugar and carbohydrates. Consistency in
meal time is important in patients with diabetes mellitus to prevent hypoglycemia.
Dos
- Regular exercise
- Take medications as prescribed
- Eat foods that are low in carbohydrates and sugar and high in protein
- Consistent meal times
- Follow-up visits as advised
- Proper wound care
- Proper foot care
Donts
- Foods that is high in carbohydrates and sugar
- Avoid warm water when taking a bath
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