Discharge Plan

Discharge planning is an interdisciplinary approach to continuity of care and a

process that a patient needs for a smooth move from one level of care to another.
MEDICATIONS

Home medications was not included in the discharge plan because the student
nurses were not on duty during patient’s discharge
ENVIRONMENT

- Advised the patient to stay in a clean and well-ventilated environment.

TREATMENT
- Advised patient to comeback for follow-up check-up as physician prescribed.
- Advised patient to see physician if symptoms get worse or the patient manifest
new symptoms.

HEALTH TEACHINGS
- Instructed the patient to increase oral fluid intake.
- Instructed the patient to increase strength and function while reducing pain and
physical limitations.
- Instructed patient to take prescribed medications on time.
- Encouraged patient to verbalize feelings.
- Encouraged lifestyle behaviors that promote wellness and longevity.
- Maximize potential to perform daily living activities and encourage the normalcy
of the patient’s current condition.
- Emphasized the importance of proper nutrition.

OBSERVATION
Instructed to go to the nearest healthcare facility if the following occurs:

- If symptoms get worse or the patient’s have new symptoms.

- If there is any unsualites regarding the patient vital sign, laboratory results and
his current condition.

DIET

- Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and grain products, especially whole grains.
- Consume fat-free and low-fat dairy products, fish, beans, skinless poultry and
lean meats.
- Limit foods high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol.
- Eat less than 6 grams of salt a day.
- Have no more than one alcoholic drink (no more than 1/2 ounce of pure
alcohol) per day if you're a woman and no more than two drinks if you're a
man.
- Encourage hydration.

SPIRITUALITY

- Advised to be connected to God, pray, and attend masses every Sunday.