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natalie2426

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A patient has had a cardiac catheterization. Following the procedure, the nurse's efforts are aimed at preventing and detecting which common problems?
 
  a. chills and fever c. diuresis and dehydration
  b. clotting and bleeding d. muscle spasm and joint pain

Question 2

When assessing a client, the nurse assesses the individual's perception of health. The dimension being explored is the _____ dimension.
 
  1. etic
  2. emic
  3. cultural
  4. psychosocial


jjorrostieta

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Post cardiac catheterization care includes monitoring vital signs and ECG every 15 minutes; assess laboratory results to include complete blood count and coagulation studies; apply pressure to the vascular access site; keep the head of the bed at a 30 degree angle or lower and keep the patient on bedrest for 4 to 6 hours to allow complete sealing of the arterial puncture site; assess the puncture site for any bleeding, hematoma, or absence of pulse; assess the patient's pulses bilaterally lower extremities; encourage hydration; monitor intake and output; and monitor for delayed reaction to dye used as contrast medium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


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