Cardiac Catheterization – NCLEX.ME Nurse

Physiological Integrity—Reduction of Risk Potential

The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from the cardiac catheterization lab. Which complications of cardiac catheterization require immediate intervention by the nurse?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

chest pain decreased appetite difficulty swallowing hematoma formation decreased pulses in the affected extremity

Physiological Integrity—Basic Care and Comfort

A client has just returned from a cardiac catheterization with access via the femoral artery. Which position or activity should the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for this client?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

bed rest with bathroom privileges bed rest with head of bed at 45 degrees ambulation to prevent blood clot formation bed rest with head of bed at 30 degrees or ...

Safe and Effective Care Environment—Management of Care

A nurse is caring for a client in the immediate post–cardiac catheterization period. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client’s care?

Posted on March 15, 2022 by NCLEX.ME Nurse

monitor vital signs every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours assess the insertion site maintain the client in a prone position keep the client NPO for 2 hours