Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Teaching 1403

Charting language
The patient was instructed in coronary artery bypass graft surgery that complete curative and recovery take 8 to 12 weeks. The patient was informed that the sternum was wired together and that a feeling of movement or a clicking sound is normal during the healing period. The patient was taught that minor itching, redness, numbness, soreness, swelling, or a drawing feeling is normal during the healing period. The patient was advised to avoid lifting or carrying heavy objects or performing isometric activities.

Reviewed November 2017

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.