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    The document provides discharge planning instructions for a client covering several areas: medications, environment, treatment, health teachings, outpatient follow-up, diet, and spiritual support. It emphasizes strict adherence to the treatment plan including medications, doctor's orders, and follow-up appointments. It also stresses maintaining a clean environment, adequate rest, healthy diet, exercise, and spiritual practices to aid recovery and health maintenance.

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    The document provides discharge planning instructions for a client covering several areas: medications, environment, treatment, health teachings, outpatient follow-up, diet, and spiritual support. It emphasizes strict adherence to the treatment plan including medications, doctor's orders, and follow-up appointments. It also stresses maintaining a clean environment, adequate rest, healthy diet, exercise, and spiritual practices to aid recovery and health maintenance.

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    The document provides discharge planning instructions for a client covering several areas: medications, environment, treatment, health teachings, outpatient follow-up, diet, and spiritual support. It emphasizes strict adherence to the treatment plan including medications, doctor's orders, and follow-up appointments. It also stresses maintaining a clean environment, adequate rest, healthy diet, exercise, and spiritual practices to aid recovery and health maintenance.

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    The document provides discharge planning instructions for a client covering several areas: medications, environment, treatment, health teachings, outpatient follow-up, diet, and spiritual support. It emphasizes strict adherence to the treatment plan including medications, doctor's orders, and follow-up appointments. It also stresses maintaining a clean environment, adequate rest, healthy diet, exercise, and spiritual practices to aid recovery and health maintenance.

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    XIII.

    DISCHARGE PLANNING

    MEDICATIONS

     Advise the client to continue the medication as prescribed by the physician.

     Emphasize compliance and strict adherence to dosage and the time of intake of the

    medicines to attain the desired therapeutic effects.

     Make sure that the client understands the medication regimen, can read the instructions.

     Explain the consequences of not strictly adhering to the drug regimen.

     Instruct the patient not to alter doses of medications and emphasize the importance of

    continuous medication.

    ENVIRONMENT

     Advise to have a clean, quiet, well ventilated room, conductive to rest and relaxation.

     Instruct the patient to maintain a clean environment conducive to health for immediate

    recovery and maintenance of health.

    TREATMENT

     Encourage the client to relax and have adequate rest to prevent stress.

     Educate the patient the importance of strictly adhering to the doctor’s orders.

     Encourage the client to compliance on further treatment for the proper maintenance and

    gain of optimal health.

     Encourage active participation of patient in the program, including self-monitoring of

    blood pressure and diet for increased compliance.

     Remind client’s relative on close monitoring of client’s activities as some may interfere

    with ongoing treatment and procedures.


    HEALTH TEACHINGS

     Educate the patient regular physical activities strengthening exercises- help keep or

    increase muscle strength.

    * Aerobic conditioning exercises- improve cardiovascular fitness, help control weight, and

    improve overall function.

    * Range-of-motion exercises- help reduce stiffness and maintain or increase proper joint

    movement and flexibility.

     Include the family in the teaching program so that they understand the patient’s needs,

    support adherence to the therapeutic program, and know when to seek guidance from

    health professionals.

    OPD FOLLOW-UP

     Inform client and the relatives present regarding future check-ups and treatment and the

    importance of compliance to the scheduled procedures to maintain and monitor the client’s

    health.

     Advise patient and the family to report to the physician if any recurrence or severity

    of symptoms, any adverse effects to the medication, and any

    development of complications.

    DIET

     Instruct the patient to eat at the right time.

     Tell to patient to eat nutritious food like fruits and vegetables and avoid caffeine, alcohol

    and soft drinks.


     Inform the client and the client’s relatives on the specific types of food that may help

    speed up the recovery from the condition.

    SPIRITUAL

     Encourage the patient to read the Bible and pray to God always, ask for guidance and pray

    for the healing and restoration of health.

     Always seek spiritual advice and go on Sunday masses.

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