Guidelines/Discharge Instructions
The
medicines given to you today for your procedure will stay in your body for some
time. You may feel dizzy or lose your sense of balance. The use of
your muscles may be changed. Your judgment may be affected. Your
reaction time, for example, when driving a car, will be slower. You may
not see any of these changes in yourself. In general, you should be
completely recovered from these medicines by tomorrow. For your safety,
we have some strict rules for you to follow for the next 24 to 48 hours.
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Do not DRIVE
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Do not
use appliances or equipment that could be DANGEROUS, like power tools,
stove burners, lawnmowers, garbage disposals.
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Watch
for DIZZINESS. Walk slowly and take your time. Sudden changes of
position can cause nausea.
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Do not
make any important DECISIONS. You may change your mind tomorrow.
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Do not DRINK
alcoholic beverages. The drugs in your body may cause your reaction to
alcohol to be dangerous.
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DIET: If you feel nauseated or
ěsick to your stomachî, drink clear liquids like 7-Up, broth, apple juice,
ginger ale, tea, cola, or eat jello. If these liquids do not make
you ěsick to your stomachî, try eating soft foods like potatoes, rice,
pasta, and cereal. Tomorrow you can eat regular foods.
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DISCUSS any questions you may have with your
physician
MEDICINES: If you take any medications, ask
your physician when you should start taking them again.