DISCHARGE CARE PLAN

MEDICINE:
 Medications that are prescribe should be taken religiously as per dosage and
frequency
 The take home meds, as per indication is fully explained by the Nurse on Duty or
Clerk
 Take medicine as directed

EXERCISE:
 Advise to resume exercise as per doctors advice:
 Encourage and demonstrate deep breathing exercises to promote expansion
of the lungs for proper delivery of oxygen to her system
 Advise to resume activities of daily living GRADUALLY
 Encourage the patient to do passive exercises until full ambulatory is
recommended
 Do not strain and Avoid HEAVY LIFTING Ugh!
 Sit with your legs elevated
 Do some Kegel exercises

TREATMENT:
 Encourage patient to take her medicines religiously as prescribe by her doctor
 Instruct and demonstrate how to clean the surgical incision properly to prevent
infection.
 Inform the patient about the purpose actions and side effects of the medication
given to her
 Inform the patient the correct dose of the med.
 Strictly follow the time in taking her medication
 Inform the patient to continue taking her medicines as prescribe by the doctor

HYGIENE:
 Instruct patient to continue prescribed medications
 Educate the patient to maintain proper grooming/hygiene like cleaning her ears,
brushing her teeth, trimming her nails, regular bathing and always do
handwashing to prevent infection.
 Instruct the patient also to do perennial care using warm water to prevent
infection.

OUTPATIENT:
 Instruct the patient to return on the scheduled date for her follow-up, check-up
at the OPD sections. Inform the patient that it is important to return for check
because the health care provider will evaluate her condition.
 In case of Lost Follow-ups, instruct the patient to submit their name and address
in a health facility or RHU for endorsement
DIET:
 Advise the patient to eat healthy foods like vegetables fruits fish and whole
grains products.
 Instruct the patient to increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
 Instruct patient to increase calorie intake for energy supplement.

SPIRITUAL:
 Encourage the patient to pray always and attend Sunday masses regularly as
this will draw a closer relationship to god.