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hospital
Not yet discharged
No take home meds
(MEDICATION)
ALLOWED:
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Activities that are tolerated by the
patient
Light exercises
Bed rest
Passive and active exrcises
NOT ALLOWED:
Strenuous activities
Contact sports and activities
No heavy exercise or lifting heavy
objects.
(EXERCISE)
Keep rested, promote good and proper
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sleep to prevent fatigue and anxiety
Changing of positions and turning to
prevent pressures sore and to promote
circulation
Administration of medications as ordered
TSB if fever occurs
Take note of proper wound dressing.
Pretreatment of foods with lactase
preparations (e.g. lactacid drops) before
ingestion can reduce symptoms.
Ingestion of lactase enzyme tablets with
the first bite of food can reduce
symptoms.
(TREATMENT)
Instruct the client in proper
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administration of prescribed medications.
Bed rest to conserve energy
Proper nutrition must be
ensured(increase protein and Vitamin C to
promote wound healing
Increase fluid intake to replace water
loss and promote hydration.
Instruct to the mother the proper
cleansing of wound and proper wound
dressing.
Teach the patient to avoid of heavy
lifting
Advise avoidance harsh laxatives;
(HEALTH increased fluids and stool softeners may
be used for postoperative constipation.
TEACHING)
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immediately to the physician if symptoms
and adverse effects occur
Adhere to the patient the importance of
follow-up check-up as ordered
Document bowel sounds and the passing
of flatus or bowel movements (these are
signs of the return of peristalsis)
Watch for surgical complications such as
continuing pain or fever, which indicate
an abscess or wound dehiscence
Stitches removed between fifth and
seventh day (usually in physicians office)
(OPD)
Eating habits must be establish regularly
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Oral fluid intake must be 6-8 glasses a
day to promote hydration
Continue computed diet as ordered
Increase protein and vitamin C to
promote proper nutrition.
Liquid or soft diet until the infection
subsides
Soft diet is low in fiber and easily breaks
down in the gastrointestinal tract
(DIET)