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Description of the Learner: The learner is a 21-year old male. The patient had experienced fever, and chills, accompanied by vomiting, 1 week prior to admission. Due to deficiency of knowledge regarding the management of such condition, the father of the patient gave him medications such as guaifenesin and paracetamol. No other interventions were provided except for the medications and other traditional healing. The patient was given a diagnosis of t/c typhoid ileitis, anemia secondary. Due to these cues, there is a need for the patient, as well as the family to learn how to manage these conditions independently. The learner must pay attention to questions that will be asked and listen well to instructions that will be given. He should be mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared for the course. Learning Need: management for fever and prevention of anemia Time allotment: 20 minutes Content Strategy Evaluation

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Objectives Upon completion of the topic on management for fever and prevention of anemia, the client will be able to: 1. Briefly discuss the importance and purpose of tepid sponge bath using his own words

Description of tepid sponge bath A tepid sponge bath can reduce fever and stress when performed correctly. PURPOSE 1. To provide comfort 2. To reduce inflammation, or swelling 3. To relieve muscle spasm Equipments needed in performing tepid sponge bath 1. Warm water

One-to-one discussion with visual aids

Instant oral feedback: the client will be able to describe the importance and purpose of tepid sponge bath

2. Enumerate the equipments needed in performing tepid sponge bath

one-to-one discussion with visual aids

Instant oral feedback: the client will be able to enumerate the equipments

3. Enumerate and re-demonstrate the procedures in performing tepid sponge bath

4. Enumerate foods rich in iron

2. Towels 3. Pad or plastic sheets 4. Basin Procedures in performing tepid sponge bath 1. Wash and dry hands 2. Assemble equipment 3. Pour warm water on the basin 4. Expose the area 5. Place pad or plastic sheets under the area 6. Moisten the towel with the warm water. 7. Wipe the area towards the heart Iron-rich foods Example: Green-leafy vegetables Egg yolk Red meat Iron-fortified grains and cereals

needed in performing tepid sponge bath One-to-one discussion with visual aids Return demonstrations Instant oral feedback: the client will be able enumerate the procedures in performing tepid sponge bath Re-demonstrate: tepid sponge bath

One-to-one discussion with visual aids

Instant oral feedback: the client will be able to enumerate 4 iron-rich foods using his own words

Reference: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_steps_in_tepid_sponge_bath http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/anemia.html#

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY School of Nursing Baguio City

TEACHING PLAN ON MANAGEMENT OF FEVER AND ANEMIA (LUMC MEDICAL WARD)

Submitted by: Borja, Nerissa S. BSN IV D1

Submitted to: Mrs. Josefa Capuyan, RN Clinical Instructor

November 11, 2011