SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING LEVEL 4

Teaching Plan on Cough and Colds

Submitted to: Mrs. Cheryl Danglipen Submitted by: Ann Wincel N. Nobleza August 5, 2013

Description of the learner: The learner is a mother that needs more information regarding on cough and colds and its management. She is able to understand Ilocano, Tagalog and English Learning Need: How to manage cough and colds Learning Diagnosis: Knowledge deficit related to lack on information resources on cough and colds Goal: The patient will be able to learn at least some of the home remedies for cough and colds after 15 minutes of discussion. Learning Objectives After 15 minutes of health teaching, the patient: a. Will be able to identify what are cough, colds and coughing Learning Contents Teaching Strategies Time allotted and resources Method of Evaluation

Definition Coughs and colds are usually caused by a viral infection. Coughing is the body's way of removing foreign material or mucus from the lungs and upper airway passages.

One to one discussion

2 minutes Pamphlet

Instant feedback The patient will be able to define coughing in her own words

b. Will be able to enumerate the cause and symptoms of cough and colds

Cause of cough and colds Most cough and colds are caused by viruses. Symptoms: cough runny nose

One to one discussion

3 minutes Pamphlet

Instant oral feedback The patient will be able to enumerate the cause of cough and colds and enumerate at least 2-3 symptoms

 c. Will be able to enumerate home remedies

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Home Remedies A good home remedy is safe, inexpensive, and as beneficial as OTC medicines. They are also found in nearly every home. Here is how you can treat your childs symptoms with simple but effective home remedies instead of medicines. Runny Nose: Just suction or blow it. Blocked Nose: Use nasal washes. Use saline nose spray or drops to loosen up dried mucus, followed by blowing or suctioning the nose. If these are not available, warm water will work

One to one discussion

5 minutes Pamphlet

Instant oral feedback The patient will be able to enumerate at least 1-2 home remedies

fine. Sticky, Stubborn Mucus: Remove with a wet cotton swab. Vitamin C - Citrus fruits d. Will be able to enumerate developed symptoms due to secondary infection Sometimes a more serious secondary bacterial infection develops from an initial viral infection; Watch out for: Breathing problems wheeziness, fast breathing, noisy breathing (stridor) or difficulty breathing. Being unable to swallow (this may show up as excessive drooling). Drowsiness. Unusual irritability or persistent crying, in a baby, or if the baby is One to one discussion 5 minutes Pamphlet Instant oral feedback The patient will be able to enumerate the

not taking feeds. A rash. Chest pains. Persistent high temperatures, particularly if a baby aged less than three months has a fever higher than 38C. Severe or persistent headache, sore throat, earache or swollen glands. A cough that persists for longer than 3-4 weeks. Symptoms getting worse rather than better after about five days of a cold. Symptoms (other than a mild cough) lasting more than about ten days, particularly if your child has mucus

or sputum (phlegm) which is green, yellow or brown - this may indicate a bacterial infection. Any symptom that you cannot explain.

Reference: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/tc/coughs-topic-overview http://www.patient.co.uk/health/coughs-and-colds-in-children http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/11-tips-prevent-cold-flu