DISCHARGE PLANNING

MEDICATIONS
Mrs. O.M. is recommended to comply for the following medications at home: Metoprolol 100 mg tablet twice a day (6am & 6pm) Amlodipine 10 mg tablet upon waking up, once a day Kalium durule 1 tablet three times a day (after breakfast, after lunch & after dinner) Atorvastatin 40 mg 1 tablet once a day @ bedtime

EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY

Mrs. O.M. was encouraged to perform passive and active range of motion exercises and ambulate within own capacity with rest periods in between to prevent over exertion. She was also instructed to avoid activities that can precipitate pain especially in the operative site.

TREATMENT
Mrs. O.M. and her family were instructed and taught of the proper wound dressing management and care. They were also encouraged to show support to the patient physically and emotionally. Was also advised to have a conducive and relaxing environment that may help aid on her recovery.

HEALTH TEACHING
Educated about post-operative management of operative site. Informed about the essence of medications adherence and its importance and also regarding with her dietary regimens. Encouraged to express and verbalize feelings regarding her present situation an order for her to achieve a sense of well-being, and encouraged to involve family in course of treatment.

OUT-PATIENT FOLLOW-UP
Mrs. O.M.s follow-up checkup will be one week after her discharge that was on January 19, 2011. She was also encouraged to adhere to medical regimen and medical checkups to monitor healing process and to evaluate her health status.

DIET
Restrict eating high in cholesterol foods. Avoid foods rich in uric acid and salty foods such as shrimps, beans, peanuts, etc. Eat foods rich in proteins like eggs, milk, meat, fish and poultry. These foods aid in skin and tissue healing. Increasing dietary intake of foods rich in iron were also recommended (malunggay, liver, etc) these aids in red blood cell function and help solve anemia.

SPIRITUALITY

Mrs. O.M. will improve her spiritual needs through praying rosary, attending masses regularly and participating in religious events.