Discharge Planning

METHODS

Medication
• Describe the importance of regularly taking of prescribed medications
including the potential unpleasant effects of non compliance
• Instruct the client to continue with follow up medical care
• Advise the client not to miss the intake of medications given by her
physician upon discharge.
Environment and exercise
• Maintain a quiet, pleasant, environment to promote relaxation.-Provide
clean and comfortable environment.
• Encourage client to continue deep breathing exercises, also instruct the family for the exercise
needed. This is to promote circulation of blood, relaxation also.
Treatment
•Continue home medications.
•For the follow-up check-up repeat.
•Encourage patient to take multivitamins for immunity
Health Teachings
Explain the underlying disorder and treatment plan.
• Lifestyle change (proper food preference)
• general health measures (adequate sleep, proper diet, and maintaining a
clean surrounding).
•Instruct patient to limit his activity for 24 to 48 hrs after discharge
•Provide written and oral instructions about activity, diet recommendations,
medications, and follow-up visits.
Out Patient
•Patient will be advised to go back in the hospital in a specific date to have a
follow-up check up after discharge.
•Consult doctor for are any problems or complications encountered.
Diet
•diet as tolerated as much as possible
Spiritual
Nursing actions to help clients meet their spiritual needs include:
• providing presence
• supporting religious practices
• assisting clients with prayer
• referring client for spiritual counseling