DISCHARGE PLAN

NAME ______BEREZO, Ren Z.______________________________ DATE OF DISCHARGE: ____February 1, 2021___________

CONDITION UPON DISCHARGE Must be well _________ Nature: Home per request ( ) Discharge against medical advice ( )

 Encourage SO not to forget to let patient take medications at right time, dosage, and route and always check for
expiration.
1. MEDICATIONS  Encourage SO to keep drugs at dry, cool place.
 Encourage SO not to double dose if forgotten to take medications on scheduled time.
 Encourage SO to have adequate supply of medications, spacer and mask.
 Encourage SO to help monitor the medications taken.

 Encourage SO to exercise the body parts of the patient.

 Encourage SO to raise and elevate the legs of the patient when lying on bed to promote venous blood return.
2. EXERCISE  Encourage to engage in activities that reduce asthma symptoms, such as swimming, walking, biking, and hiking.
 Encourage adequate periods of rest and sleep to prevent fatigue.

 Encourage to eat vegetables and fruits to have good source of antioxidants.

 Encourage increased intake of fluid to promote hydration.
3. DIET  Encourage to avoid allergy-triggering foods.
 Encourage to avoid sulfites since it can trigger asthma symptoms.
 Encourage to eat Vitamin-D rich foods, such as milk and eggs to reduce asthma attacks.

 Teach about the importance of Infection Control such as proper hand washing.
 Teach importance of covering nose and mouth during cold and windy season.
4. HEALTH TEACHING  Instruct patient and family about peak-flow monitoring.
 Teach adequate understanding of asthma, its triggers, signs and symptoms, and when to seek medical attention.
 Provide demonstration on proper inhalation technique.
 Discuss the proper way of coughing and the DO’s and DON’T’s when coughing.
 Discuss importance on staying away from sick people with colds or flu.

 Encourage SO and the patient to visit physician on the scheduled appointment.

 Encourage SO to report to the physician if severe adverse effects of medications are experienced.
5. SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT VISIT  Encourage SO to always seek for medical advice for any problems.
 Encourage SO and the patient to visit the hospital 1- 2 weeks after discharge.
 Recommend for follow- up care for the benefits of the patient.