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Discharging Patient

The document discusses discharging patients from healthcare facilities and maternity nursing. It covers key aspects of discharging a patient like ensuring medical stability, discharge planning, patient education, and preparing patients for home. It also includes a sample discharge summary form and conversation between a nurse and patient.

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INGLÉS TÉCNICO II

TOPIC:
DISCHARGING PATIENTS AND
MATERNITY NURSING

DOCENTE:
Lic. Rosario Jorges Avilés
Why is it important learning about that?

Discharging patients is a crucial aspect of


nursing that requires effective communication,
teaching skills, and ensuring patient safety.
Logro de la sesión:

Elabora mapa conceptual sobre el significado de las


palabras, frases y expresiones complejas en contexto.
Contents
• Discharging patients
• Maternity Nursing
• Vocabulary

Ref: https://www.freepik.es/fotos-vectores-gratis/persona-pensando
Discharging Patient

Discharging a patient refers to the formal process of releasing


them from a healthcare facility, typically a hospital, after a period
of treatment or observation. It's not just about the patient leaving;
it's about ensuring a safe and successful transition to home or
another care setting.

 1 What information should nurses and doctors consider


when discharging a patient?
 2 Why must nurses and doctors plan discharges
carefully?
Key aspects of discharging a patient:

Medical Stability: The patient's condition must be stable enough for them to
be safely cared for at home or another setting. This involves factors like their
vital signs, pain management, ability to perform daily activities, and
understanding of discharge instructions.

Discharge Planning: This is an ongoing process that starts upon admission


and involves various healthcare professionals, including nurses, social
workers, and therapists. The plan considers the patient's needs after
discharge, such as medications, follow-up appointments, home care services,
or transportation.
Patient Education: Nurses play a vital role in educating patients about self-care
after discharge. This includes explaining medications, wound care procedures,
dietary restrictions, activity limitations, and any warning signs to watch out for.
The nurse should use clear and understandable language, tailoring the
information to the patient's literacy level.
Preparing for Home: This may involve ensuring the patient's home environment
is safe and equipped for their needs. For instance, it might involve checking for
grab bars in the bathroom or removing throw rugs that could be a tripping hazard.
The nurse may also assess if the patient requires assistance with daily living
activities and connect them with appropriate home care services if needed.
Discharge Instructions: These are written instructions that summarize the
patient's care plan after discharge. They typically cover medications, dietary
guidelines, wound care procedures, activity restrictions, and follow-up
appointments. The nurse should go over these instructions with the patient and
answer any questions they may have.
Emotional Support: Discharge can be a stressful time for patients, They might
feel anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about managing their condition at home.
The nurse should provide emotional support, validate their concerns, and offer
resources to help them adjust.
Hospital Discharge Summary Form
Patient Name: Matt Clark
Date of Admittance: 22 / 12 / 23
Date of Discharge: 26/ 12 / 23
Discharge Planner: Amy Grant
Reason for Admittance: Patient suffered severe asthma attack. Patient received oral medication
and chest x-ray.
Home care: Bed rest for one full day, patient should avoid heavy physical Activity for at least
one week.
Aids: patient will receive a metered dose inhaler to take home. Patient will also be sent home
with a nebulizer in case of more severe asthma attacks.
Follow-up: Patient should make an appointment with his primary care doctor for a follow-up
visit in two weeks.
Existing services: Patient is currently receiving weekly physical therapy for a previous knee
injury. The physiotherapist providing the care is Dr. Kamp.
Additional Notes:
Insurance: Coverage for patient’s hospital stay is 100%. Coverage for hospital aids is 80%.
Transportation: Patient’s daughter (Sarah Clark) will pick up patient at 4:15pm at the east wing
entrance.
Read the form at Crawford Hospital. Then, mark the following
statements as true (T) or false (F).

1 ___ The hospital treated the patient's asthma attack with a nebulizer.

2 ___ The patient is not to do hard physical work for seven days.

3 ___ The patient must pay for 20% of the cost of the aids.
Match the words (1 -6) with the definitions (A·F).
1 _ existing services
2 _ metered dose inhaler
3 _aids
4 _ transportation
5 _ discharge
6 _ asthma attack

A the medical equipment that a hospital uses


B a problem in which a person's airways tighten
C hospital services that a patient is receiving
D the release of a patient
E the movement of a person or thing
F a device that allows people to inhale medication when pressed
Nurse: Hi, Matt. How are you feeling today?
Patient: Much better. I’m 1 _______to going home.
Nurse: That's good to hear! just need to discuss some details of the 2 _________
process with you.
Patient: Sure.
Nurse: We're sending you 3 _______ with a nebulizer. Do you know how to use it?
Patient: No. Is it tricky?
Nurse: Not at all. "U show you before you leave. Now, let’s discuss your 4 _ _ _
Patient: My health insurance will cover the whole visit, right?
Nurse: Yes. However, the coverage for the 5 _____ _ is 80%. You should receive a
bill for the remainder in a week or so.
Patient: Okay. I'll 6 ____ _________ in the mail.
Group Activity:

With a partner, act out the roles


below based on Task 7. Then use
the conversation to fill out the
nurse's discharge notes.
Conclusions
Referencias Bibliográficas
•National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP). (https://npiap.com/)
This website provides evidence-based recommendations and resources for
preventing pressure injuries (bed sores), a common type of wound.

https://www.interbusiness.edu.ge/storage/books/3c634ae01b582f5bb15e26bfa5f63db5.pdf
https://www.nulc.nu.ac.th/download/research/COURSEBOOK-ENGLISH%20FOR
%20NURSES.pdf

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