pre-op booklet - May watch “preparing for heart surgery” video - ISB teaching - Pain scale and importance of pain medication - Importance and expectation of early & frequent ambulation and use of bipap - Teach heart pillow for splinting - Give them “the tentative plan” - Average post op length of stay is 3-5 days - Be sure there are no skin conditions or rashes - Must remove all jewelry pre-op U/A PRE-OP TESTING C&S MRSA SWAB CBC, CMP, PT/INR, PTT **Open heart screen = 2 pink tubes for type and…
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