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Discharge Plan (METHODS) M-Medications Medications should be taken as ordered and prescribed by the physician to avoid complications and help mange the condition of the patient. E-Exercise Instruct the patient to have a time for deep breathing exercise everyday for several times at home to helps achieved maximal lung expansion and for relaxation. Start with exercises that you are already comfortable doing. Starting slowly makes it less likely that you will injure yourself. Immediately stop any activities that might causes undue fatigue, increased shortness of breath or chest pain. T-Treatment Remind the importance of taking the medication in the right time and dose. Sleep in a room with good ventilation. Limit your activity to avoid fatigue. Frequent rest is advice. Maintained wound integrity on the surgical site. H-Health Teachings Advise to take the medication on time and with the right dosage. Semi- fowlers position is advice most of the time for breathing relaxation Avoid close contact with others until the doctor finds it okay. Advise the client to turn your head when coughing. Keep tissues with you and cover your mouth when you cough then throws the tissues used in the plastic bag. Keep your hands clean. Maintain proper hygiene. Isolate techniques is one of the best way to prevent the speared of the bacteria; separation of dining ware. Advise the relatives to clean the environment regularly since it is one of the factor that contribute to the speared of bacteria.

Discuss to the client and significant others the cardinal signs of infection such as; redness, heat, indurations, swelling and separation of drainage. O-Out- patient follow- up Most of the treatment to cure Pulmonary Tuberculosis can be given at home but must be taken as explained by the health care worker. The family has the responsibility to check the status of the patient and the progress of it. D-Diet Diet as tolerated is advice by the attending physician, to sustain his nutritional needs. High protein diet for tissue repair - meat and green leafy vegetables. S-Spiritual practice Mr. GFGs religion is Catholic, encourage the patient pray daily, go to church regularly and increase his faith with God Almighty.