DISCHARGE PLANNING

Medications

• Comply with the treatment regimen.

• Do not use any medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, herbs, or food supplements
without first talking to caregivers or physician.

• Do not quit taking your medicines until you discuss it with your caregiver. If you are taking
medicine that makes you drowsy, do not drive or use heavy equipment.

• If ordered instruct the patient to religiously take the ordered medications at the right time,
dosage, and frequency.

Exercise

• Regular exercises are good for the heart and lungs and could stimulate proper
circulation and oxygenation in the body.

• Regular exercise should be minimal and basic in order not to increase the workload of
the heart

• Follow your doctor’s recommendations for physical activity.

Treatment

• Instructed client for strict compliance of treatment regimen

Hygiene

• Good oral hygiene and proper dental care apply to all age groups but the needs of the
elderly population can be slightly different than the needs of the younger people. Client
should also observe regular hand and body hygiene to decrease the risk of acquiring
infection. Daily bath is recommended as well as frequent hand hygiene, not only for the
client but also for the client’s significant others.
OPD Follow-up – Remind patients that regular check-ups are important to ensure that the patient
condition is constantly monitored by the doctor. If any of the following symptoms are noted, he
should contact his doctor:
• Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on
one side of the body
• Confusion or change in mental status
• Trouble speaking or understanding speech
• Visual disturbances
• Difficulty walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden severe headache

Diet

• Eat a well-balanced diet with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and fruits; lean, clean
protein foods; and whole grains. This diet is important for the health of the blood vessels. It
also ensures that you receive an abundant supply of important vitamins, minerals, and
phytochemicals (antioxidant compounds in plants) that fight free-radical damage and help
increase the oxygenation of tissues, including those of the brain.
• Also includes the blue and purple fruits and vegetables, such as concord grapes, eggplant,
and red cabbage. These foods contain pigments called anthocyanidins. The anthocyanidins
in wine grapes are believed to help lower the risk of stroke (and heart attack).
• Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that counteract/prevent the damage from free
radicals. A diet high in antioxidants helps prevent hemorrhagic as well as ischemic stroke.
This reduces the likelihood of bleeding in the brain.
• Eat Plenty of Fish. Cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring are the richest
sources of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, but most other fish and seafood contain some as
well.They found that those who eat fish regularly have a lower rate of stroke than those
who don't.
• Incorporate foods Containing Potassium, The higher your blood potassium level, the lower
your risk of stroke. Good food sources of potassium include fruits (banana,apple)
vegetables, beans, whole grains, poultry, and fish.
• Avoid saturated and hydrogenated fats (dairy products,red meat,fried foods)- it can raise
cholesterol levels, especially that of LDL ("bad cholesterol") and promote the buildup of
fatty plaques in the arteries.
• Avoid also cigarettes and alcohol.

• Provides emotional support coming from family. Encouraged the patient to participate

• Always pray for guidance and strength