DISCHARGE PLANNING

M (MEDICATION)
Take the entire course of any prescribed medications. After a patientstemperature returns to
normal, medication must be continued according to thedoctors instructions, otherwise the
pneumonia may recur. Relapses can be far more serious than the first attack.
E (EXERCISE & ACTIVITY)
Get plenty of rest. Adequate rest is important to maintain progress towardfull recovery and to
avoid relapse.Instruct the folks to monitor the clients position, she must be in moderatehigh
back rest and change position every two hours.
T (TREATMENT)
Give supportive treatment. Proper diet and oxygen to increase oxygen in theblood when
needed.Treatment is one of the main factors in restoration of health and curing of thefailure in
the body system. Treatments are given to the patient for a specific timeuntil treatment is not
more needed by the patient.
H(HEALTH TEACHING)
Encourage the folks to wash patients hands. The hands come in dailycontact with germs that can
cause pneumonia. These germs enter ones bodywhen he touch his eyes or rub his nose. Washing
hands thoroughly and oftencan help reduce the risk.Tell folks to avoid exposing the patient to an
environment with too muchpollution (e.g. smoke). Smoking damages ones lungs natural
defenses againstrespiratory infections.Protect others from infection. Try to stay away from
anyone with acompromised immune system. When that isnt possible, a person can helpprotect
others by wearing a face mask and always coughing into a tissue

O (OUT PATIENT FOLLOW UP)
Keep all of follow-up appointments. Even though the patient feels better,his lungs may still be
infected. Its important to have the doctor monitor hisprogress.
D (DIET)
Drink lots of fluids, especially water. Liquids will keep patient from becomingdehydrated and help
loosen mucus in the lungs.Controlled diets are designed to avoid excessive sodium retention.
S (SPIRITUALITY)
Advise the patient to join the church activities. Keeping faith in God and believingin him can uplift
some distress