Which Nursing Interventions Would Be Appropriate After Angioplasty? (Select All

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which nursing interventions would be appropriate after angioplasty? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Elevate the head of the bed by 45 degrees for 6 hours.
• B) Assess pedal pulses on the involved limb every 15 minutes for 1 to 2 hours.
• C) Monitor the vascular hemostatic device for signs of bleeding.
• D) Instruct the patient to bend his or her knee every 15 minutes while the sheath is in place.
• E) Maintain NPO status for 12 hours.

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