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DISCHARGE PLANNING MEDICATION Discuss all take home medications to the patient and significant other Encourage to take medications with food if not contraindicated Inform them that the drugs may exhibit undesirable side effects This enables them to know what drugs to be taken and its desired doses Some drugs may cause GI irritation if taken with empty stomach Adverse reactions with life threatening effects to the patient; immediate consultation is necessary to prevent untoward injuries Paracetamol: for fever associated with colds and headache EXERCISE Have adequate rest and sleep. This recharges the energies to function better, both physically and mentally TREATMENT Dialysis is one option to remove the unnecessary waste in the patients circulation HEALTH TEACHING