M-edication

Take the medicines religiously, especially the maintenance for

hypertension.
E-xercise
The patient was advised to have complete bed rest until strength is
regained. Have turn side to side every 2 hours to prevent bed soars.
Have ROM exercise on to enhance client's body function.
T-reatment
Occupational therapy for regaining dexterity of the arms and hands.
Should undergo speech therapy to learn talking and
swallowing.
H-ealth teaching
Teach the client how to have a healthy lifestyle.
Teach patient the foods to eat and the
foods to avoid.
Teach the family members how to prepare low sodium and low fat diet.
Encourage environmental modification to enhance safety and prevent
injury.
O-ut Patient
The client was advised to have a follow-up check-up, as indicated by
the physician.
D-iet
Patient was instructed to maintain the low salt and low fat diet. The low
salt diet is
designed to induce a loss of sodium and water from the body or avoid
sodium retention.
A low sodium diet is sufficient to control blood pressure.
A low fat diet help lose weight to
decrease risk of having CVA again