In Teaching a Patient About an Upcoming Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary

question 52

Multiple Choice

In teaching a patient about an upcoming cardiac catheterization and coronary arteriogram, which of these statements should the nurse include?

• A)"You will be able to hear your heart beating."
• B)"You will see a lot of equipment in the room."
• C)"You will not feel anything because you will be anesthetized."
• D)"You will feel a heavy sensation throughout your body."

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