Health-teaching-plan-finale.docx

HEALTH TEACHING PLAN OBJECTIVES After 1-2 students-client interaction, the client will be able to; 1. Enumerate the different healthy food for a preschool child; 2. Identify the multiple methods in improving environmental sanitation and 3. Compare the advantage and disadvantage of proper hygiene. RESOURCES 1. Time and effort of the student nurse and family 2. Visual Aids GENERAL HEALTH TEACHING HYPERTENSION - LOSE WEIGHT

SPECIFIC HEALTH TEACHING

If overweight. Maintain body mass index of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2. For every 10 kg of weight loss. BP drops by approximately 5-20mmHg.

- REDUCE SODIUM INTAKE

< 2 grams of sodium or approximately < 6 grams of sodium chloride

- HEALTHY DIET

•Consume a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and low fat dietary products. Reduce dietary saturated fat and cholesterol intake for overall cardiovascular health. Reducing fat intake also help reduce calorie intake. •Maintain adequate dietary potassium, calcium and magnesium intake. Avoid Tyramine foods (Protein) •Aged cheese, liver, beer, wine, chocolate, yogurt, pickle, sausage, soy sauce Avoid Stimulants •Caffeine, Alcohol, Cigarette Eat more Fiber •Recommend amount of dietary fiber is 20-35 grams of fiber per day Eat more Fish •Eating for fish may help to lower blood pressure, especially when combined with weight loss.

- REGULAR AEROBIC EXERCISE

Once BP is controlled. At least 30 minutes per day, most days of the week. Brisk walking is good exercise.

- MEDICTAION

Take your medication religiously and consult to the health center for medication. Regular visit may help to control the increased of blood pressure

- MANAGE STRESS

Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques such as muscle relaxation, deep breathing or meditation. Getting regular physical activity and plenty of sleep can help.

HYGIENE

•Don’t share drinks, foods, straws, eating utensils, lip balms or toothbrushes with anyone else. •Stressed the importance of maintaining proper personal hygiene. •Encouraged the mother to bath his son everyday in the morning and before going to sleep •Advised the family to change their clothing regularly, every after bath or when the need excessive sweating in playing or doing household chores) •Instructed the family to trim their finger and toe nails regularly. •Instructed the family to brush their teeth regularly, three times a day is recommended after eating their meals. Handwashing •Careful hand-washing helps prevent the spread of germs. Especially before eating and after using toilet, spending time in a crowded public place or petting animals

NUTRITION

•Maintain your immune system by getting enough rest, exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits vegetables and whole grains.

ENVIRONMENT

•Asks family members to share their ideas about the meaning of proper waste segregation and management •Discuss the importance of proper waste disposal

•Discuss the biodegradable and nonbiodegradable materials •Show how to recycle and use the plastics