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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Recovering from a Cardiac

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The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a cardiac catheterization with a right femoral artery entry site. Which action should the nurse take?


Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnostic purposes.

Stress

A physical or psychological response to internal or external pressures, often resulting in physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Flexibility

The quality of bending easily without breaking, referring to the range of movement in a joint or series of joints.

Intervertebral Disks

The cartilage pads that sit between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers and allowing for flexibility.

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