DICHARGE PLAN

PROBLEM HEALTH TEACHING RATIONALE

HYGIENE PROMOTIVE
1. Wound Care: Continuity of
- Demonstrate care Instruct patient to improve Promotes circulation, aids in
proper wound care physical activity healing, and prevents
techniques. complications like blood
- Provide wound clots.
care supplies (gauze,
antiseptic, etc.). Medication Adherence Reducing the risk of disease
- Instruct on signs of progression, medication
infection and when to adherence could reduce the
seek medical number of costly medical
attention. visits and hospitalizations.
At the individual-level,
2. Bathing: medication adherence can
- Advise on help you avoid the costs of
appropriate bathing unnecessary medical visits
techniques. and prescription refills.
- Discuss limitations
during the recovery Supports overall well-being
period (e.g., avoiding and aids in the recovery
soaking in water). Healthy nutrition education process.

The body is working hard to

Get plenty of rest while heal. If you're not getting
youre recovering. Try to get enough sleep, your immune
at least 7 to 9 hours of system may become
ACTIVITY sleep each night. compromised and have
1. Mobility and trouble fighting common
Activity: infections.
-Explain post-
operative mobility
restrictions.
-Recommend
gradual increase in
activity based on
physician's guidance.
- Emphasize the
importance of
avoiding strenuous
PREVENTIVE
activities and lifting
heavy objects. To reduces the risk of post-
Emphasize hand hygiene,
operative infections.
wound care, and
recognizing signs of
2. Limitations:
infection.
- Clearly outline To reduces the risk of injury
Instruct on moving
activities to avoid during the recovery period.
during the recovery carefully, using assistive
period. devices, and modifying
- Emphasize home environment.
restrictions on
driving, heavy lifting,
and strenuous
exercises.

3.Gradual CURATIVE To get maximum benefit

Resumption: from your medications.
- Provide a timeline Follow the treatment plan
for gradually your healthcare provider
resuming daily prescribes.
activities.
- Encourage light
walks and gentle
stretching as part of REHABILITATIVE To check on the progress of
the recovery process. the patient’s condition.
Instruct to come back for
4. Physical Therapy: follow-up check-up 1 week
- Discuss the after discharge.
importance of any to monitor progress.
prescribed physical Encourage the patient to
therapy exercises. report any changes or
- Provide concerns promptly
information on
scheduling and
attending physical
therapy sessions.

DIET
1. Post-Op Diet
Guidelines:
- Provide a detailed
diet plan based on
post-operative dietary
restrictions.
- Include
recommended food
types and portions.

2. Hydration:
- Emphasize the
importance of staying
hydrated.
- Recommend a
daily fluid intake goal.
3. Nutritional
Supplements:
- Discuss the need
for any specific
supplements
prescribed by the
physician.
- Ensure
understanding of
dietary requirements
for optimal healing.

INSTRUCTION

Follow the treatment

plan your healthcare
provider prescribes