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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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A nurse is performing the preprocedure assessment for a pediatric client planned for cardiac catheterization. Which of the following assessments would provide an essential baseline for comparison following the procedure? Select all that apply.
 
  a. pedal pulses c. pulse oximetry
  b. radial pulses d. vital signs

Question 2

State the normal pressure for cerebral spinal fluid.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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dmurph1496

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C, D

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Correct Prior to the cardiac catheterization, the nurse should assess the pedal pulse distal to the catheterization site.
Oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry must be evaluated prior to beginning the procedure. This assessment will provide the baseline for comparison following the catheterization.
Vital signs must be evaluated prior to beginning the procedure. This assessment will provide the baseline for comparison following the catheterization.
Incorrect The assessment of the radial pulses prior to the procedure would not be necessary.

Answer to Question 2

60-180 mm Hg


tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Dinolord

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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