IX.

PREDISCHARGE/DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS (HADI)

PLAN EXPECTED OUTCOME NURSING ACTION

HYGIENE Observe proper hand The patient will be able Educate patient the
hygiene often as it is to keep clean and importance of
crucial for preventing avoiding contacting observing proper
infections. Practice infections. hygiene and preventing
good oral care, which infections.
includes brushing the
teeth and using
alcohol-free
mouthwash to prevent
mouth diseases. Cover
mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing.

ACTIVITY Teach the patient Encouraging patient Educate the patient

breathing techniques, regular practice of family members to
such as pursed-lip these exercises can keep an eye out for
breathing, enhance respiratory him to prevent further
diaphragmatic muscle strength and to complication through
breathing, inspiratory manage dyspnea and his daily activities.
muscle training and improve lung function. Acknowledge the
stress management. family members to
assess the breathing
pattern, respiratory
rate, oxygen saturation
levels, and overall
respiratory status.

DIET Discuss the importance The patient will be able Collaborate with a
of adequate calorie to understand the registered dietitian to
intake in the balance importance of balance develop diet plan
diet which include diet specifically, low based on the patient
foods rich in healthy sodium, low fat, high specific needs. Educate
fats, carbohydrates, carbs, and high protein. patient the importance
and proteins in the of drinking enough
diet. Make sure to fluids and provide
drink enough fluids to recommendations
stay well-hydrated for based on the patient
at least 8 cups of fluid need.
per day, unless
restricted by
 healthcare
professional.

INSTRUCTIONS Instruct patient and The patient will be able Educate the patients
family member on to understand the and family about the
taking medications as following instruction to importance of
instructed and proper recover and manage following the
technique for inhaler their condition prescribed medication
use upon the patient effectively to alleviate regimen and
return home. State to symptoms, improve demonstrate correct
stay away from smoke, lung function, prevent usage of inhalers or
pollutants, and further exacerbation, nebulizers. Provide
allergens that can and enhance overall education on
worsen symptoms. quality of life upon identifying and
Advised the patient to returning home. avoiding triggers to
pace activities and take prevent exacerbations,
frequent breaks to such as cigarette
reduce fatigue and smoke, dust, and pet
shortness of breath. dander and balancing
Attend scheduled activity with rest to
follow-up prevent exhaustion.
appointments with the
healthcare provider