A Patient Is Being Monitored 2 Hours After an Angiogram

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is being monitored 2 hours after an angiogram using the femoral artery.What assessment by the nurse best indicates outcomes are being met?

• A) The patient can't remember the procedure.
• B) The left pedal and posterior tibial pulses are palpable.
• C) The patient hasn't voided yet.
• D) Both of the patient's feet are cool and pink.

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