Prognosis

Community acquired pneumonia remains an important cause of mortality in

developed nations. Short term mortality is related to severity of illness. The
mortality rate is low. In patients hospitalized for pneumonia, risk of death is
increased during the year after hospital discharge because it varies to some
extent by pathogen. The highest rates are with gram negative bacteria and CAMRSA. However these pathogens are relatively infrequent causes of pneumonia.
S. pneumonia remains the most common cause of death in patients with CAP.
Typical pathogens such as Mycoplasma have a good prognosis. Mortality is
higher in patients who do not respond to initial empiric antibiotics and in those
whose treatment regimen does not conform to guidelines. It is also more likely to
be fatal in the elderly or with those chronic medical conditions or weakened
immune system. However, most people with pneumonia improve after 3 to 5
days of antibiotic treatment, but a mild cough and fatigue can last longer up to a
month. Patients who required treatment in a hospital may take longer to see its
improvement.

In connection with our case, our client has Community Acquired Pneumonia. She
was admitted due to
Through rendering the appropriate health teachings regarding the importance of
proper hygiene and. Our client would most likely regain
She is also compliant to the treatment and medical management rendered. Thus,
the client has a good prognosis.

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Medication
Health Teachings
Rationale
Emphasize to comply with treatment Educating the client and significant
regimen.
others regarding the importance of
compliance with treatment regimen
would initiate effective independent
management of the condition which
would provide optimum health for
patient.
Instruct not to stop taking antibiotic Immediate discontinuation of antibiotic
medicine unless directed by the doctor drugs immunes the bacteria and may
need higher generation of antibiotics.
Educate about the purpose of drugs To enable to client determine the
and side effects.
underlying cause as to why the
medicine was prescribed and to
understand
the
importance
of
complying with the full course
medication.
Advise to take medicine after meals if To
prevent
gastrointestinal
not contraindicated especially for disturbances and to ensure that the
antibiotic drugs.
medication is absorbed properly into
the bloodstream.
Exercise
Health Teachings

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Hygiene
Health Teachings

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Out Patient
Health Teachings

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Diet
Health Teachings

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