رجل عمره ٦٧ سنة مصاب بالسكري، في اليوم الخامس بعد تحويل الشرايين التاجية، وأُخذ وريد الصافن من ساقه اليسرى. الساق متورمة قليلاً وفيها كدمات، والجرح نظيف. يستعد للخروج. أي تعليمات صحيحة عن الساق؟

A 67-year-old diabetic man is on day 5 after CABG with saphenous vein harvested from his left leg. The leg is slightly swollen and bruised and the wound is clean. He is preparing for discharge. Which instructions about the leg are correct?

1. Sit with the legs crossed for long periods
2. Apply any cream to the wound daily without advice
3. Avoid walking until the wound fully heals
4. Elevate the leg when sitting and watch the wound

Answer: D) Elevate the leg when sitting and watch the wound. The donor leg can swell, so it is elevated when sitting and compression is worn as ordered, with the wound checked for redness, drainage or heat. Walking is important for circulation.