A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Scheduled for a Cardiac

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization.Which assessment should the nurse complete prior to this procedure?

• A) Client's level of anxiety
• B) Ability to turn self in bed
• C) Cardiac rhythm and heart rate
• D) Allergies to iodine-based agents

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