DISCHARGE PLANNING Medication: Furosemide 40mg IVP q 8º Senokot 2 tab @HS Vit. K 1 amp q 8º Exercise: Bedrest has traditionally been recommended for patients with ascites on the basis that upright posture increases aldosterone levels, which is associated with sodium retention. Treatment: drainage of fluid from tenkoff catheter, Venous cutdown, Health teaching: Teaches the patient and family about the treatment plan including the need to avoid all alcohol intake, adhere to a low sodium diet, take medications as prescribe and check with the physician before taking any new medications. Patient and family teaching addresses skin care and the need to weigh the patient daily and to watch for and report signs and symptoms of complications. OPD follow-ups: Patients will return to the Ambulatory Care regularly after the initial postoperative period, with the frequency of clinic visits reduced as the patient's condition permits. During clinic appointments, patients are seen by their Physician. Communication with the patient's family physician and other specialists is an important component of follow-up care1 Diet: Avoid table salt, salty foods, salted butter and margarine and all ordinary canned and frozen foods. Include high protein foods on her diet. The patient should make liberal use of powdered, low sodium milk and milk product.
