What Interventions, in Addition to Monitoring Vital Signs, Should the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

What interventions, in addition to monitoring vital signs, should the nurse plan for in a patient returning from a renal arteriogram? (Select all that apply.?

• A)A pressure dressing and sandbag used to apply pressure.
• B)Check distal pulses in leg every 30 to 60 minutes.
• C)Encourage the patient to ambulate as soon as possible.
• D)Implement bedrest for 12 hours, and instruct the patient not to bend leg.
• E)Raise the head of the bed to 90 degrees.
• F)Check vital signs twice daily.

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