A.

DISCHARGE PLAN

Clients with Acute Gastroenteritis are instructed to

take the following plan for discharge:

M- Medications should be taken regularly as prescribed,

on exact dosage, time, & frequency, making sure that
the purpose of medications is fully disclosed by the
health care provider.

E- Exercise should be promoted in a way by stretching

hand and feet every morning. Encourage the patient
to keep active to adhere to exercise program and to
remain as self –sufficient as possible.

T- Treatment after discharge is expected for patients and

watcher with Acute Gastroenteritis to fully participate
in continuous treatment.

H- Health teachings regarding the importance of proper

hygiene and handwashing, food and water
preparation, intake of adequate vitamins especially
vitamin C-rich foods to strengthen the immune
response and increasing of oral fluid intake should be
conveyed.

O- OPD such as regular follow-up check-ups should be

greatly encouraged to clients with Acute
Gastroenteritis as ordered by physician to ensure the
continuing management and treatment.
D- Diet which is prescribed should be followed. Laxative-
containing food should be avoided. To include fruits
especially banana in the diet is significant.