The client is scheduled for stress electrocardiography in the ...

[APUS57]

The client is scheduled for stress electrocardiography in the morning. What should the nurse instruct the client in preparation for this test?
 
  1. To get plenty of sleep the night before.
  2. To bring a companion who can drive the client home.
  3. That movement during the test can affect the results.
  4. Not to smoke or drink caffeine prior to the test.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a client scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should explain that frequent checks will be made following the procedure to assess for:
 
  1. Alterations in urinary output.
  2. Bleeding from the artery.
  3. Nerve damage to the foot opposite the insertion site.
  4. Appropriate bowel function.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. A good night's sleep is a good idea, but not a necessity.
2. The client will not be given drugs that impair the client's ability to drive.
3. The client will be walking on a treadmill, so movement is necessary.
4. Caffeine and smoking cause vasoconstriction, and could influence the results of the test.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Urinary output is not usually impaired by a catheterization.
2. The femoral artery is usually used to insert the catheter. The nurse will observe the client closely for bleeding post-procedure.
3. Nerve damage is not an expected complication for the foot opposite the insertion site.
4. Bowel function is not affected by catheterization.

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