A patient who underwent an axillofemoral bypass graft is receiving instructions from the nurse. The nurse should include which of the following information?
Explanation
• An axillofemoral bypass is a surgical revascularization procedure used to treat symptomatic aortoiliac occlusive disease for patients who cannot undergo
• The axillary artery is connected via a long, flexible graft to the femoral artery below (and another graft may shunt blood to the opposite femoral artery) in order to restore perfusion to the lower extremities.
• Wearing a waist belt would put pressure across the abdomen, possibly occluding the bypass graft and cutting off circulation to the lower extremities.
• Suspenders are preferred over a belt.
• Exercise and standing do not need to be avoided.