DISCHARGE PLANNING

MEDICATION  Encourage the patient to have compliance with regards to the

medication to attain therapeutic effects.
 Explain the patient the use and side effects of the medications so
that he will be aware of its effects.
 Give adequate instruction to the significant others about the
importance of he following medication and dietary regimens so
that the patient’s condition can remain stable as soon as possible
EXERCISE  Instruct the client and relatives doing exercise regularly may help
lower blood pressure and keep it from further damaging kidneys.
 Explain that exercise keeps the body strong and healthy.
TREATMENT  Discussed the importance of strict adherence to medication
regimen to the patient to ensure the patients improvement from
current situation.
 Attend hemodialysis session 3times a week lasting 4-6 hours.
HEALTH TEACHING  Teach the patient and family to monitor blood pressure
 Instruct the client ang relative to follow the instructions of eating
ang drinking given by the healthcare provider.
 Encourage the patient eat healthy foods.
OUT- PATIENT  Remind the patient that he must come back to the hospital for
follow up checkup.
 Advise patient and relatives toe report to the physician if any
recurrence or severity of symptoms, any adverse effects to the
medication, and any development of complications.
DIET  Instruct the client to avoid food high in phosphorus, potassium
and sodium because it can lead to high probability of current of
many diseases. this food also can build up in the bloodstream and
can cause harm when kidney can’t eliminate them.
 Advise to eat nutritious food would somehow help the patient on
regaining some strengths or energy to his body, such as green
leafy vegetables.
 Inform the client and relatives on the specific types of food that
may help speed p the recovery from the condition.
SPIRITUAL  Encourage the patient to read bible and pray to God always, ask
for guidance and pray for the healing and restoration.
 Always seek spiritual advice and go on Sunday masses.

References:
Drugs.com 2021, https://www.drugs.com/cg/end-stage-kidney-disease-discharge-care.html?
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