V.

DISCHARGE PLANNING
General Case of the Patient:
The patient experienced watery vaginal discharge and hypogastric pain, an indicative sign
that the patient is ready for labor.

Subjective Data “Na waya waya naman ang sakit pud. Ok na ako gibati.” as
verbalized by the patient

Objective Data Vital signs within normal range:

BP: 100/60 mmHg
HR: 90 bpm
RR: 20 cpm
Temp: 36.5°C
O2 Sat: 98%
Assessment/Nursing Readiness for enhanced self-care
Diagnosis
Planning Provide the patient a well-rounded health teaching and assist the
S.O for any further concerns.

Intervention
Activity Discuss the proper wound care and the take home-meds to the
patient and S.O.

Medication Celecoxib 200 mg 1 cap BID or q°12 hrs for 1week

Cefuroxime 500 mg 1 BID or q°12 hrs for 7 days

Environment Instruct the patient to clean her surroundings especially her

room where she will be resting.

Treatment Aseptic Wound Dressing

Health Teachings Importance of sterile techniques and lifestyle changes to reduce

risk of infection.

Outpatient Referral Follow up checkup on May 6, 2020 at APS clinic

Diet Eat low potassium and high in protein diet that are beneficial
both for the mother and the baby.

Evaluation The patient is ready to discharge.

VI. Further Readings (News and recent updates related to the diagnosis or
management of the patient)

Premature Rupture of Membrane at Term: Early

Induction Versus Expectant Management
Abstract

Introduction
Premature rupture of membrane is managed either expectantly or actively. The purpose
of the study was to assess the effectiveness of early labor induction with cervical
prostaglandin E2 versus expectant management in women with term premature
rupture of membrane.

Material and Methods

Singleton pregnancy cases with cephalic presentation reported between 37 and 41