HEALTH TEACHING PLAN

Objective: At the end of 35 minutes of discussion, the patient will be able to apply skills, knowledge and attitude regarding caesarean section, its
possible post-operative complications and pre-ambulation tasks to prevent such complications.

Teaching
Specific Time
Learning Outcomes Learning Resources Evaluation
Objectives Allotment
Activities
Within 35
minutes of
health
teaching, the
patient will be
able to:

1. Define Caesarean section or CS delivery of a baby Lecture 5 minutes Visual aids The patient will be able
caesarean through a surgical incision in the mother's discussion (tablets/cell phones) to define caesarean
section abdomen and uterus. section

2. Verbalize Indications for caesarean section include: Visual aids

indications for 1. Repeat cesarean delivery Lecture 5 minutes (tablets/cell phones) The patient will be able
caesarean 2. Obstructive lesions in the lower discussion to list at least 5
section genital tract, including indications for caesarean
malignancies that interfere section
with engagement of the fetal
head
3. Pelvic abnormalities that
prevent engagement or

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 interfere with descent of the
fetal presentation in labor
4. Certain cardiac conditions that
contraindicate normal valsalva
done by patients during a
vaginal delivery
5. Malpresentation
6. Certain congenital
malformations of skeletal
disorders
7. Abnormal placentation
8. Abnormal labor due to
cephalopelvic disproportion

3. Enumerate Common post-operative complications Lecture 5 minutes Visual aids (tablet/cell The patient will be able
possible post- include hemorrhage, decreased urine output, discussion phone) to enumerate at least 5
operative pneumonia, wound dehiscence, deep vein post-operative
complications thrombosis, post-operative wound infection, complications
pressure sores, bowel obstructions, post-
operative adhesions.

4. Verbalize Deep breathing and coughing exercises:

understanding  Your muscles relax. You’ll find it’s Lecture 10 Visual aids The patient will be able
the importance difficult to maintain a lot of physical discussion minutes (tablet/cell phones) to verbalize own
of performing tension when you are breathing properly. understanding of the
the three pre-  Oxygen delivery improves. When you benefits and importance
ambulation breathe deeply and you are relaxed, fresh of the three pre-
tasks oxygen pours into every cell in the body. ambulation tasks.

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 This increases the functionality of every
system in the body. You will also notice
improved mental concentration and
physical stamina.
 Your blood pressure lowers. As your
muscles let go of tension, your blood
vessels dilate and your blood pressure can
return to a normal level.
 Endorphins are released. Deep breathing
triggers the release of endorphins, which
improves feelings of well-being and
provides pain-relief.
 Detoxification improves. Good breathing
habits help the lymphatic system function
properly which encourages the release of
harmful toxins. This cleanses the body and
allows it to direct its energy to more
productive functions.

Leg Exercises: While in bed, leg pumps will

be applied to help promote blood flow in
your legs. And also, help you to get better
sooner and prevent problems like blood clots.

Turning to sides: Change your position every

hour or two while awake, or as directed by
your nurse. It’s important to move often to
prevent problems like a lung infection, blood
clots, and weak muscles. When it is time to

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 get out of bed:
 Dangle at the bedside.
 Move from the bed to a chair.
Walk in the hallways. Seek assistance if necessary.

To prevent post-operative complications,

early ambulation is encouraged. Thus, there
are tasks to perform prior to ambulation;
Deep breathing and coughing exercises -
breathing in through nose and breathing our
through pursed lips for three times. Hold
breath on the third time and cough out
firmly. Repeat the process for 10 times.
Lecture 10 Actual demonstration The patient will be able
Deep Breathing and Coughing Exercises-
5. Demonstrate discussion minutes Visual aids to execute proper
Breathing that is done by contracting the
how to perform and (tablets/cell phones) demonstration of the
diaphragm, a muscle located horizontally
the three pre- video three pre-ambulation
between the thoracic cavity and abdominal
ambulation demonstra- tasks
cavity. Breathing in through nose and
tasks tion
breathing out through pursed lips. Coughing
removes retained secretions from the bronchi
and larger airways.

Leg Exercises - Straight leg raises, ankle

pumps, knee bends for 10 sets per exercise

Turning to sides - Changing a patient's

position in bed every 2 hours helps keep
blood flowing

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