NUR251 Medical Surgical Nursing 2 - Assessment 2: Task 3

Task 3: Patient education
Discharge planning

An important aspect of nursing practice is to effectively and succinctly communicate relevant information related to ongoing disease management or prevention of reinfection or deterioration on discharge. Patient education and discharge planning starts on admission and you need to provide your patient with education during your shift in preparation for discharge home.
• Explain two (2) important points/topics you will need to include in your patient’s preparation for discharge to aid healing and prevent further illness. For each education point identified provide:
• One (1) strategy to assist your patient to implement the education into their daily routine.

(Approximately 500 words)