A Patient Develops Low Back Pain Radiating to Both Sides

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient develops low back pain radiating to both sides of the body after a femoral approach has been used for a cardiac catheterization.What should the nurse do while contacting the health care provider?

• A) Ambulate the patient to see if the pain diminishes.
• B) Monitor the vital signs every 5 minutes.
• C) Encourage oral intake of fluids as desired by the patient.
• D) Sit the patient in a high-Fowler's position.