A nurse assesses a client who is recovering after a left-sided ...

[dmcintosh]

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering after a left-sided cardiac catheterization. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
 
  a. Urinary output less than intake
  b. Bruising at the insertion site
  c. Slurred speech and confusion
  d. Discomfort in the left leg

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which assessment should the nurse complete prior to this procedure?
 
  a. Client's level of anxiety
  b. Ability to turn self in bed
  c. Cardiac rhythm and heart rate
  d. Allergies to iodine-based agents

[dmurph1496]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A left-sided cardiac catheterization specifically increases the risk for a cerebral vascular accident. A change in neurologic status needs to be acted on immediately. Discomfort and bruising are expected at the site. If intake decreases, a client can become dehydrated because of dye excretion. The second intervention would be to increase the client's fluid status. Neurologic changes would take priority.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Before the procedure, the nurse should ascertain whether the client has an allergy to iodine-containing preparations, such as seafood or local anesthetics. The contrast medium used during the procedure is iodine based. This allergy can cause a life-threatening reaction, so it is a high priority. Second, it is important for the nurse to assess anxiety, mobility, and baseline cardiac status.

[dmcintosh]

Great answer, keep it coming

[sailorcrescent]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it