Ric James R. Mortel BSN 4 E September 8.

2010
Health Teaching Plan
 Medications
Amlodipine besylate
(Provasc)
C- Antianginals
Cardiovascular System Drugs
H- Notify prescriber if signs
of heart failure occur, such as
swelling of hands and feet or
shortness of breath.
E- 5mg 1tab
OD
C- Caution patient to continue
taking drug, even when
feeling better.
K- Monitor blood pressure
frequently during initiation of
therapy. Because drug-
induced vasodilatation has a
gradual onset, acute
hypotension is rare.
Simvastatin
Forcad
C- Antilipemics
Cardiovascular System Drugs
H- Inform the prescriber if
adverse reaction occurs,
particularly muscle aches and
pains.
E- 20 mg/tab
½ tab
OD
8am
C- Teach patient to take drug
with the evening meal because
this enhances absorption and
increases cholesterol
Exercise
♣ Increased oral intake
♣ Rehydration with
♣ Oxygen therapy may
The extended period of bed
rest can weaken the body
muscles of the patient.
Following exercises can be
♣ A transfusion of fresh
held for 5-10 seconds.
♣ Exercise as soon as the
doctor authorizes it.
Moderate exercise may
♣ Administration of
improve immune defenses.
♣ Start taking a deep breath
♣ Supportive care in an
and slowly exhale.
♣ Passive Range of Motion
♣ The chin tuck can be
performed while sitting in
a chair or on the side of
your bed. Keep your arms
relaxed and by your side.
Look straight ahead and
pull your chin as though
you are attempting to
create a double chin.
♣ The upper back and
shoulder stretch is done
while lying in bed. Bring
your hands over your head
and rest with your palm.
Treatment Hygiene
♣ Keep a sanitary
or providing environment one that
intravenous (IV) fluids would not allow
and electrolytes are microorganisms to grow
used to correct rapidly and cause infection
electrolyte imbalances or complications.
♣ Instruct the patient to
intravenous (IV) fluids change regularly and
is often necessary to dispose water contents of
treat dehydration vases, rubber wheels, and
other compartments that
will elicit reservoir for
be needed to treat mosquitoes.
abnormally low blood
oxygen ♣ Bathe daily to prevent
invasion of
microorganisms. If unable
blood or platelets can to do so, make sure to
correct bleeding clean your body with wet
problems cloth and change your
clothes everyday with
clean and neat one.
medications as ordered
♣ Maintain good oral
hygiene.
intensive care
unit/environment ♣ Instruct parents to clean the ♣ Teach signs and symptoms
surroundings and spray
insecticides if available.
♣ Instruct the parents to close
the container when they
collect water.
♣ Also provide an
environment that would
promote healing or
conducive in restoring
health of the patient
Outpatient Instructions
♣ Emphasize the importance
of increased fluid intake.
♣ Instruct client to have
enough rest and avoid heavy
or strenuous activity.
♣ Instruct patient to have a
follow up check up
consultation and regular
checkups for improvements.
♣ Instruct the patient about the
proper way to take an oral
temperature at home.
♣ Instruct patient to avoid
drinking alcoholic
beverages for a few weeks
(especially while taking
medications).
♣ Instruct client to follow
compliance to medication
♣ Discuss the proper use of
antipyretics and antibiotics.
that require immediate
medical attention.
♣ Avoid taking aspirin,
because it will cause further
bleeding.
Diet
♣ Normally, Physicians
and Clinical Dietitians
would suggest patients
to continue Normal Diet
or Diet as Tolerated
regime. This is to foster
the wasting of nutrient
which the patient
unconsciously loses
during his/her sickness.
♣ A No Dark Colored
Food Diet (NDCF) or
Hemoglobin free diet is
also advice to patients
which will undergo
fecalysis exam (stool
exam) to determine
Blood Occult in the
stools. A meat free diet
is given for three (3)
days prior to stool
collection
♣
Highly colored foods,
dark green leafy
vegetables and Iron
supplements are avoided
as these tend to interfere
with the test.
♣ Foods that are safe to eat
on NDCF diet regime.
Cheese, Milk, Egg,
Non-Leafy Vegetables,
Refined Cereals, Fruits
and Fruit Juices