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APPENDIX F

DISCHARGE PLAN

Patients name: K.C.E Hospital No: 201631424

Age: 26 years old Room No: 724

Impression/ Diagnosis: D3 Radial shaft fracture Physician : Dr. Handog

Nurses name and signature:

PATIENTS OUTCOME CRITERIA NURSING ORDER

As soon as the patient will be discharge from

UCMed, the patient will be able to:

ASSESSMENT
>Instruct patient to go to the nearest
> Assess any signs and symptoms of post-operative hospital if the signs and symptoms of post
infection.. operative infection such as purulent
discharges, irritation, swelling, foul smell
at the incision site and fever.

> Assess vital signs if any signs and symptoms will >Encourage patients S.O to check by
occur. his/herself the vital signs.

PLANNING >Encourage patient to have a return visit

>Plan for a return visit. for monitoring until the patient has been
able to recover from dengue fever.

IMPLEMENTATION
>Instruct the S.O to comply the
M- Medications should be taken regularly. medication at house. Make a medication
schedule. So that the patient and the S.O
> Etoricoxib
always remember the time if taking drugs.
> Paracetamol
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E- Maintain a clean environment conducive to >Instruct patients S.O to have a good

healing and recovery. environment for the patient to avoid
illnesses.

1. Garbage disposal
2. Cleaning the surroundings
> Advice patient to maintain good and
safe environment for a patient with
orthopedic injury.
T- Treatment

1. Physical therapy
>Encourage patient to submit or enroll to
a physical therapy to attain an optimum
physical and orthopedic recovery from the
injury and surgery.
H- Health Education

1. Proper wound care >Instruct patient or SO on the proper

aseptic wound management techniques
such as proper dressing and casting.

2. Proper Hygiene
> Encourage the patient to maintain good
hygiene by taking a bath daily.

O- Seek outpatients referral or consult for any >Follow up check-up

unusualities in their Brgy. Health Centers most
accessible to acquire primary care.

>Advice patient to eat healthy foods such

D- Diet
as fruits, vegetables, and meat.

S- Spirituality
>Advice patient to continue believing in
HIM and have a greater faith.
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EVALUATION

>Evaluate patients and Significant others on the >Encourage patient to verbalize

health teaching and discharge instruction. understanding on the things being taught
for this will help in her recovery.

>Ask questions to the patient and S.O.

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Nurses name and signature: Gabito, Frenzy Kaye N.

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