Heart Surgery

Heart Surgery Teaching 1844

Instructed patient It will take 4-6 weeks to heal completely after surgery. During this time, it is normal to: Have mild trouble with short-term memor...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1843

Instructed patient stop your activity if you feel short of breath, dizzy, or have any pain in your chest. Do not do any activity or exercise that caus...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1842

Instructed patient stay active during your recovery. Be sure to start slowly and increase your activity little by little,do not stand or sit in the sa...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1803

Instructed patient when to resume usual activities, light housekeeping (dusting, setting the table, washing dishes, folding clothes) light gardening (...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1802

Instructed patient Lifting: You should not put too much strain on your sternum while it is healing. Avoid lifting, pushing, or pulling anything heavi...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1801

Instructed patient diet: Your doctor will probably recommend that you follow a low fat, no added-salt diet after discharge. This may reduce your risk ...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1800

Skilled nurse monitored blood pressure on patient and assess medication Instructed patient diet: early after a cardiac event, while you are still in...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1798

instructed patient about importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits is to pre...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1797

Instructed patient Walking:This is one of the best forms of exercise because it increases circulation throughout the body and to the heart muscle. It ...

Heart Surgery Teaching 1796

Instructed patient stop any activity immediately if you feel short of breath, notice irregular heart beats, feel faint or dizzy, or have chest pain....