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As discharge can be an overwhelming time for patients and families, there is high risk for medication errors and misunderstandings. We can help patients make a smooth transition from the hospital to their home or care facility by providing comprehensive and clear information. Prepare a discharge summaryDischarge summaries should include:
Educate patients and carers
Make medication use simple
Simplify medication supply
Inform the GP
Inform the pharmacyEnsure discharge medication information is provided to the patient’s community pharmacy, especially if a pharmacy-packed DAA will be used after discharge. Inform the care servicesIf the patient is being discharged to a residential aged care facility or a community nursing service, ensure that a medication chart will be available to facilitate continuity of medication administration (usually this requires provision of an interim medication chart from the hospital). Practise person-centred careMedicine safety is best achieved in partnership with older people and the risk of error is greatly reduced with patient involvement. Older people place great importance on maintaining independence in self-management of medicines and have a strong sense of responsibility for this2. 1. Elliott, R.A. Appropriate use of dose administration aids. Australian Prescriber 2014. 37: pp. 46-50. 2. Campbell Research & Consulting, Home medicines review program qualitative research project: final report 2008: Department of Health and Ageing, Canberra. Reviewed 05 October 2015 Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan for a client with asthma?Discharge Instructions for Asthma. Take your asthma medicines exactly as your provider tells you. Do this even if you feel that your athma is under control.. Learn how to monitor your asthma. Some people watch for early changes of symptoms getting worse. ... . Be sure to always have a quick-relief inhaler with you.. Which instruction will the nurse include in the diet plan for a patient with COPD?A person with COPD should try to eat plenty of protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber-rich foods and add healthy sources of fat to meals and snacks. Dietary patterns for people with COPD depend on many factors, including body weight and overall health.
What should be included in a health teaching plan for a patient with COPD?10 Tips for Managing COPD. Give up smoking. Giving up nicotine is one of the most important things you can do for your health. ... . Eat right and exercise. ... . Get rest. ... . Take your medications correctly. ... . Use oxygen appropriately. ... . Retrain your breathing. ... . Avoid infections. ... . Learn techniques to bring up mucus.. Which actions will the nurse take to prepare a patient for a pulmonary function test?To prepare for your pulmonary function test, follow these instructions:. No bronchodilator medication for four hours.. No smoking for four hours before the test.. No heavy meals.. Do not wear any tight clothing.. The complete pulmonary function test takes around one and a half hours.. |