I need help with a care plan for a patient with CAD!

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Specializes in telemetry/med surg.

Pt had surgery, so she has a large chest incision, but it doing very very well. shes an older patient (over 80). She is already ambulating on her own, and doing great. I can't really think of where to start, because shes going home. I know shes at risk for falls of course, but I cant really think of something good to start out with. The only thing I really thought might be good is risk for infection since she has a large chest wound as well as a large incision on her lower leg. Any help??

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Specializes in CVSICU, Cardiac Cath Lab.

I would definitely consider risk for infection. Is her mobility limited d/t the leg incision? Risk for DVT, perhaps. How is her nutrition?

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Indeed, risk for impaired mobility and nutrition imbalances. Also, consider knowledge deficits, pain, impaired skin integrity, risk for impaired ventilation, etc.

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