A 67-year-old client will be undergoing a coronary arteriography in the morning. Client teaching about post procedure nursing care should include that:

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Options

• ABed rest with bathroom privileges will be ordered
• BHe will be kept NPO for 8?2 hours
• CSome oozing of blood at the arterial puncture site is normal
• DThe leg used for arterial puncture should be kept straight for 8?2 hours

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  3% (1)
• D
  95% (36)

Explanation

(A) Bed rest will be ordered for 8-12 hours post procedure. Flexing of the leg at the arterial puncture site will occur if the client gets out of bed, and this is contraindicated after arteriography. (B) The client will be able to eat as soon as he is alert enough to swallow safely and that will depend on what medications are used for sedation during the procedure. (C) Oozing at the arterial puncture site is not normal and should be closely evaluated. (D) The leg where the arterial puncture occurred must be kept straight for 8-12 hours to minimize the risk of bleeding.

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