A Patient Admitted to the Cardiac Unit Is Going for a Cardiac

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to the cardiac unit is going for a cardiac catheterization. The patient tells the nurse, "I am so anxious about this. I am afraid the procedure might trigger a heart attack." Which is the first action by the nurse?

• A)Contact the physician for an antianxiety medication prior to the procedure.
• B)Assure the patient this is a very common procedure for cardiac patients.
• C)Instruct the patient prior to the procedure about what to expect of the procedure.
• D)Offer the patient some stress-reducing techniques to use before the procedure.

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