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a. Physical therapy. Exercises may help the patient’s strength and mobility such as
walking.
b. Recreational therapy. Patient may benefit from recreational therapies, such as
swimming or listening to music.
c. Hydrotherapy pool/sea exercises. Exercises or swimming in apool or in a sea offers
relief for back pain, arthritis and stressn addition, you should know that very few
studies have looked at whether over-the-counter cough medicines lessen coughing
caused by pneumonia. If you want to try a
1. Health Teaching/Education
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a. Eat a low fat diet such as leafy green vegetables, fruits, sweet potatoes, legumes and etc. to
prevent heartburn, improve cholesterol level and to cut weight. Read food labels to make sure the
food you are choosing are low in fat
b. Take maintenance and home medications religiously. Don’t skip doses.
c. Call your health care provider if severe pain in the upper belly, shoulder or back, fever, nausea and
vomiting or jaundice occurs
d. Take regular exercises, have a proper diet and adequate rest periods.
e. Avoid stress; listen to relaxing music, have a regular walk or do deep breathing exercises.
f. Reduce sodium intake; avoid canned and processed foods, dried fish and etc.
g. Lose some weight; eat high fiber foods and do exercises
h. Have a regular check or record on your blood pressure.
i. Avoid caffeinated drinks and exposure to second hand smoke
j. Moisturize skin to prevent cracks. Avoid cuts and pricks.
k. Wear non slippery shoes or slippers and avoid tight-fitting shoes
l. Have a regular foot care; cleaning and trimming of toes nails with even tops, inspecting in between
toe nails for corns, calluses, redness, swelling, bruises, blisters or breaks in the skin, applying
moisturizers or mild lotions to feet.
m. Avoid too much sweet or sugar intake.
n. Increase fluid intake upto 1500-2500 ml per day
o. Elevate head by putting pillows under if difficulty of breathing occurs
p. Follow up with your health care provider as advised.
2. OPD Visit
Clinic Appointment Schedule: March 8, 2019; 9 AM
Follow-up Diagnostic or Laboratory Exam: NONE
Referrals: NONE
3. Diet
a. Encouraged client to increase intake of fiber to avoid constipation.
b. Instructed to increase fluid intake upto 6-8 glasses daily or as tolerated
c. Instructed to increase intake of nutritious foods such as fruits and green leafy vegetables such as
kangkong, malunggay, broccoli and etc. Eat foods rich in Vitamin C such as lemon, sweet
potatoes, vegetables and etc.
d. Decrease cholesterol, fat, sugar and sodium intake
4. Spiritual Care and Psychological or Sexual Needs (Give special consideration to religious and
cultural practices)
Encouraged to continue praying to God and to attend mass every Sundays and other days
Encouraged to put pillows bedside the patient on the bed to avoid injury or falls
Advised not to leave patient alone and to keep watch at all times
C.DISCHARGE DETAILS
a. Date and Time of Discharge: January 27, 2019
b. Accompanied by: Sister
c. Mode of Transportation: Ambulation
d. General Condition upon Discharge: Discharged with improved condition, still with pain at surgical
wound area.
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CLIENT/SIGNIFICANT OTHER
(Signature over Printed Name)
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STUDENT NURSE CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
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