65-year-old female (R.D.) admitted to Arbor Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center from St. Joe’s Hospital S/P CABGx3, Heart Failure, COPD, Anemia, Dementia and Aortic Stenosis.

Nursing Interventions
Medication Management- Asprin, Lasix daily
Monitor Labs, Diagnostics and Vitals- CXR, Lipids, A1C, TSH, Vitamin D, CBC and CMP
Wound Incision Healing- Sternum Daily Guidance provided by Our In-House Nurse Practitioner

Respiratory Interventions- Followed by our in-house Respiratory Therapist
Maintain Adequate Oxygenation- oxygen at 4 lpm via nasal cannula;
Patient weaned to room air prior to discharge
DB&C Exercises- Treat Atelectasis on Xray
Pacing and Endurance Training- with activity and energy conservation during therapy sessions

Under the Direction of our In-House Cardiologist, Dr. Dhirendra Das, the patient gained the strength required to return home. Follow up appointment secured with PCP, Dr. Connolly within 48 hours of Discharge from Rehab. He will continue to follow with Community Cardiologist, Dr. Anthony Losardo, is set up with Meals on Wheels and VNA of Central Jersey.