A patient who is postoperative day 2 following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) has been experiencing significant pain in the region of his sternal incision. What patient teaching should the nurse perform with this patient?
A) Try to hug a folded blanket across your chest when you move or breathe deeply.
B) If possible, try to avoid coughing and breathe as shallowly as possible to relieve pressure on your incision.
C) The less you can move, the less pain you're likely to have in the area of your incision.
D) Getting you up and mobilizing as soon as possible will help with this problem.
Question 2
A patient is concerned about telling others he has HIV infection. In discussing his concerns, which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Care providers and sexual partners should be told about his diagnosis.
b. There is no reason to hide his disease.
c. Secrecy is a poor idea because it will lower his self-esteem.
d. His diagnosis will be obvious to most people with whom he will come into contact.
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