125.6 (Medicine) DISCHARGE PLAN
125.6 (Medicine) DISCHARGE PLAN
125.6 (Medicine) DISCHARGE PLAN
CONDITION UPON DISCHARGE Must be well _________ Nature: Home per request ( ) Discharge against medical advice ( )
Encourage SO not to forget to let patient take medications at right time, dosage, and route and always check for
expiration.
1. MEDICATIONS Encourage SO to keep drugs at dry, cool place.
Encourage SO not to double dose if forgotten to take medications on scheduled time.
Encourage SO to have adequate supply of medications, spacer and mask.
Encourage SO to help monitor the medications taken.
Teach about the importance of Infection Control such as proper hand washing.
Teach importance of covering nose and mouth during cold and windy season.
4. HEALTH TEACHING Instruct patient and family about peak-flow monitoring.
Teach adequate understanding of asthma, its triggers, signs and symptoms, and when to seek medical attention.
Provide demonstration on proper inhalation technique.
Discuss the proper way of coughing and the DO’s and DON’T’s when coughing.
Discuss importance on staying away from sick people with colds or flu.