A patient who is recovering from a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is anxious about resuming normal levels of activity and mobility, citing a fear of putting undue strain on his heart, as well as being unable to safely mobilize.
Consequently, the patient has expressed his intention to remain on bed rest for several days. How should the nurse respond to this patient's concerns about activity and mobility?
A) There are actually a lot of benefits of moving early and often. While you're mobilizing, we'll keep you safe.
B) Actually, your plan of care already includes several days of bed rest to make sure that your heart is fully recovered.
C) It would be ideal if you could do some light mobilizing soon, but you can let us know when you would like to begin this.
D) You'll have to get permission from your cardiologist if you want to stay in bed for longer than normal.
Question 2
To be diagnosed as having AIDS, the patient must be HIV-positive, have a compromised immune system without known immune system disease or recent organ transplant, and present with
a. opportunistic infection.
b. a positive ELISA or Western blot test.
c. weight loss, fever, and generalized lymphedema.
d. CD4+ lymphocyte count below 200 mm3.
Palpating the Apical Impulse with the Patient on the Left Side
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Formation of an atherosclerotic plaque within a coronary artery; may lead to coronary artery disease
Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment
Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Instructions
Toxoplasma gondii in the heart of an HIV patient.