Heart Surgery Teaching 1844
Heart SurgeryLast updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient during your recovery, find out what pace is right for you as you work your way toward a physically active lifestyle. Under your pr...
Instructed patient Lifting: You should not put too much strain on your sternum while it is healing. Avoid lifting, pushing, or pulling anything heavi...
Instructed patient about your incisions, check daily. Notify your doctor if you notice any of the following: Increased tenderness of the incision lin...
Instructed patient about lifestyle modifications: healthy life choices will improve your overall health and your heart health and can help you slow th...
Instructed patient when to resume usual activities, light housekeeping (dusting, setting the table, washing dishes, folding clothes) light gardening (...