Which of the following is expected from a patient who had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with mammary artery graft a week before? mcq given below:
Q. Which of the following is expected from a patient who had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) with mammary artery graft a week before?(a) Ankle edema |
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❤️ CABG Surgery – Expected Finding After 1 Week
✅ Answer: (b) Depression
📖 What is CABG?
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is a surgery performed to improve blood flow to the heart when coronary arteries are blocked.
🫀 What is a Mammary Artery Graft?
The Internal Mammary Artery from the chest wall is commonly used to bypass blocked coronary arteries.
😔 Why Can Depression Occur After CABG?
After major heart surgery, many patients experience:
- Fear of another heart problem
- Dependence on family members
- Physical weakness during recovery
- Stress and emotional changes
👉 Therefore, mild to moderate depression is a common and expected finding during recovery.
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Ankle edema
May indicate fluid retention or cardiac complications, not an expected recovery finding.
(c) Business
❌ Not a medical symptom (likely a printing error).
(d) Memory lapses
Can occur in some patients, but according to this exam key, depression is the expected answer.
After CABG → Emotional stress during recovery → Depression
📌 Disclaimer: For nursing exam preparation only. Follow current cardiac rehabilitation guidelines in clinical practice.
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