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Patient teaching When teaching Mrs. Gettalife about dealing with her graves disease one of the most important things to include is controlling her eye symptoms (i.e. exophthalmos). Begin by instructing her to keep the head of the bed elevated and to apply eye drops regularly to keep the eyes moistened and free of debris that may accumulate. If the eyes are so bulged that the patient is unable to close her eyes, tape may be used to keep the eyes shut while sleeping. In addition to dealing with her eye symptoms she is going to need to avoid caffeine and other stimulants in an attempt to reduce her restlessness, and the family needs to be taught about the disease so they can better understand and deal with her irritability and nervousness. Provide Mrs. Gettalife with a quiet relaxing atmosphere and try to maintain a consistent sleep pattern in order to promote rest. Nutrition is also an important factor to include in patient teaching. Due to her increased metabolic rate, Mrs. Gettalife may not be meeting her caloric needs despite the fact that she is maintaining her normal dietary intake. In order to compensate for this, it is recommended that she take in up to 5,000 calories per day from a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
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