Instructions to patient should include:
Presumptive diagnosis based upon clinical examination be disclosed to patient. Approach to the case be also discussed.
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Patient asked to report all symptoms as they develop during episode of fever.
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Instructions be given on fever control.
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Asked to report all drug side effects including allergies and reactions.
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Tips be given to patient and relatives on nutrition, medicine dosage and schedule, nursing care, amount of rest needed.
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Patient told about precautions to be taken to prevent spread of disease to other members of family.
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Instruction for review, investigations to be done.