A Patient Is Having an Emergent Coronary Intervention,and the Nurse

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient is having an emergent coronary intervention,and the nurse is starting an infusion of abciximab.The patient asks what the purpose of this drug is.What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "This will help prevent chest pain until the intervention is complete."
• B) "This medication dries oral and respiratory secretions during the procedure."
• C) "This is a mild sedative and amnesic agent, so you'll be very relaxed."
• D) "This drug helps prevent blood clotting and is often used for this procedure."

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