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What is a patient's activity order before cabg surgery?...if they are asymptomatic on tridil (nitroglycerin) but came in through the er with chest pain/sob.
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Bedrest: The normal order is bed rest - light walking around the hospital room or hallway may be allowed but varies on a case to case basis.
Answered 2/17/2015
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