Mom's Daily Tests & Meds - Current

A continuation of Mom's Daily Tests & Meds

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

BM Partial Stat Day:

A.M. Blood Glucose:
    Time:  1149
    Reading:  127
A.M. Blood Pressure:
    Time:  1152
    BP:  150/77
    Pulse:  70
   

P.M. Blood Glucose:
    Time:  1934
    Reading:  101
 

    Bowel Movement:  Occurred after nap. Fairly good volume; excellent consistency; very easy elimination; easy clean-up.
    Dinner:  1 Taco Bell Burrito Supreme; 2 Crunchy Taco Supremes; about 3/4 cup German Chocolate Cake ice cream.
    Medication Change:  She had a protracted episode of dry hacking and trying to clear her throat for some minutes before bed, so, at about 0115 early Wednesday morning I administered a 4th breathing treatment of just her Albuterol, which settled her breathing down.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Full Stat Day:

A.M. Blood Glucose:
    Time:  1326
    Reading:  140
A.M. Blood Pressure:
    Time:  1335
    BP:  142/75
    Pulse:  81
A.M. 60" Dig Temp:
    Time:  1340
    Reading:  97.8
 

P.M. Blood Glucose:
    Time:  2022
    Reading:  166
 

    Medication Change:  Gave her 325 mg acetaminophen just before her nap. She just looked like she could use it, I asked and she assented.
    Dinner:  Roast chicken, dark quarter; about 3/4 cup Brussels sprouts with Greek Feta Dressing; about 3/4 cup Uncle Ben's Original Recipe Long Grain and Wild Rice; 1 slice home made peach cobbler.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

BM Half Stat Day:

A.M. Blood Glucose:
    Time:  1435
    Reading:  137
A.M. Blood Pressure:
    Time:  1356
    BP:  137/68
    Pulse:  73
   

P.M. Blood Glucose:
    Time:  2109
    Reading:  121
 

Bowel Movements:
  • Occurred during bathing. Fairly good volume; good consistency; very easy elimination; easy clean-up.
  • Occurred after nap. Fair volume; fairly good consistency, very soft; very easy elimination; somewhat challenging clean-up.

    Medication Change:  Gave her 325 mg acetaminophen for upper thigh "moderate" pain (just below hip joint), just before her nap, at about 1915.
    Dinner:  Toasted cheese and pepperoni sandwiches on sourdough bread; lightly steamed broccoli with Greek Feta Vinaigrette.