A Patient Is Scheduled for a Heart Catheterization

question 48

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for a heart catheterization.What action should the nurse implement in preparation for this examination?

• A) Ask the patient about allergies to seafood or iodine.
• B) Remove all metal objects.
• C) Give the patient a special heart diet.
• D) Test arterial blood gases (ABGs).

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