Table 2.

Mean Symptom Evaluation Descriptive Statistics and Symptom Management Strategies Reported Post-CABS.

Symptom	Reported Symptom	Reported Using a Symptom Management Strategy	Mean Symptom Evaluation Score	Symptom Evaluation Score
	n (%)	n (%)	M (S.D.)	Range
SOB
3 Weeks	55 (24.9)	34 (62)	1.1 (2.2)	0–9
6 Weeks	45 (20.6)	26 (58)	.8 (1.7)	0 – 9
Fatigue
3 Weeks	119 (53.8)	69 (58)	3.0 (3.2)	0 – 10
6 Weeks	66 (30.3)	29 (52)	1.6 (2.6)	0 – 9.5
Sleep Disturbance
3 Weeks	89 (40.3)	44 (39)	2.4(3.4)	0 – 10
6 Weeks	56 (25.7)	29 (52)	1.7 (3.0)	0 – 10
Incision Pain
3 Weeks	106 (48)	41 (39)	1.2 (1.4)	0 – 5
6 Weeks	62 (28.4)	14 (23)	.7 (1.2)	0 – 5.5
Swelling
3 Weeks	68 (30.8)	31 (46)	1.8 (2.9)	0 – 9.5
6 Weeks	50 (22.9)	20 (40)	1.2 (2.4)	0 – 9
Appetite Problems
3 Weeks	78 (35.3)	14 (18)	2.5 (3.6)	0 – 10
6 Weeks	30 (13.8)	6 (20)	1.0 (2.7)	0 – 10