Scribd Logo
Hochladen

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Discharge For BURN PX

    Uploaded by

    Rj Cordero
    63 views2 pages
    The document provides discharge planning instructions for burn patients. It outlines 7 areas of focus: 1) medications and side effects, 2) exercise and activity limitations, 3) follow up care and treatment completion, 4) wound care and hygiene, 5) potential need for outpatient therapy or assistive equipment, 6) nutritious diet recommendations, and 7) spiritual and emotional support through family, friends, and faith communities. The instructions emphasize health teachings on medications, wound care, exercise restrictions, and diet to promote healing and recovery.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    Discharge for BURN PX

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The document provides discharge planning instructions for burn patients. It outlines 7 areas of focus: 1) medications and side effects, 2) exercise and activity limitations, 3) follow up care and treatment completion, 4) wound care and hygiene, 5) potential need for outpatient therapy or assistive equipment, 6) nutritious diet recommendations, and 7) spiritual and emotional support through family, friends, and faith communities. The instructions emphasize health teachings on medications, wound care, exercise restrictions, and diet to promote healing and recovery.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    63 views2 pages

    Discharge For BURN PX

    Uploaded by

    Rj Cordero
    The document provides discharge planning instructions for burn patients. It outlines 7 areas of focus: 1) medications and side effects, 2) exercise and activity limitations, 3) follow up care and treatment completion, 4) wound care and hygiene, 5) potential need for outpatient therapy or assistive equipment, 6) nutritious diet recommendations, and 7) spiritual and emotional support through family, friends, and faith communities. The instructions emphasize health teachings on medications, wound care, exercise restrictions, and diet to promote healing and recovery.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 2

    DISCHARGE PLANNING:

    1. Medication

    Burn patients may be discharged home with several different medications. Do health
    teachings to the patient, regarding the different possible side effects as well as the used of the
    drugs.

    If the patient is taking any pain medications, advised them not to drink alcohol, drive or
    operate machinery or vehicle.

    Advised them also not abruptly stop any antibiotics even if they are feeling well, without
    the doctor’s order.

    If there is any allergic reactions, immediately notify the physician.

    2. Exercise

    Discuss to the patient, the importance of exercise, active or passive, as this will promote
    good circulation, prevent loss of muscle strength and may improve well being. Feelings of
    fatigue and weakness will gradually improve. Taking naps and engaging in light activity will help,
    but advised the patient not to do any strenuous activity or heavy lifting until clear by the
    doctor.

    3. Treatment

    Emphasized to the patient the importance of follow up care and referrals, which will be
    helpful in their recovery. Complete course of medication is also essential to promote healing.

    4. Health Teaching

    Advised the patient that the wound or incision should be kept clean and dry to prevent
    occurrence of infection and promote healing. Teach the patient proper ways to clean the
    wound using soap and water, as well as proper ways in changing the bandage or dressing.
    Check with the doctor, when the patient will be allowed to bath or shower.

    5. Out-Patient

    Patient may need to engage in physical or occupational therapy, to assist them in their
    recovery. Crutches, wheelchair, or bath seat equipments may be advised to assist them also in
    their recovery. Doctor and the burn team will be the one to determine which equipments are
    needed by the patient.
    6. Diet

    A well-rounded, nutritious diet with plenty of fluids is important in the healing process.
    Patients should start with small, frequent meals. 

    Foods rich in vitamin C and protein will also be advised to promote healing of the wound.

    7. Spiritual

    Help the patient strengthen his/her self esteem, by encouraging him to have increased
    family or friends bonding, as well as going to church. This will help him to strengthen not only
    his self esteem but as well as his faith. This may vary depending upon the culture and religion of
    each patient.

    You might also like