A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Recovering After a Coronary

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering after a coronary catheterization.Which assessment findings in the first few hours after the procedure require immediate action by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Blood pressure of 140/88 mm Hg
• B) Serum potassium of 2.9 mEq/L
• C) Warmth and redness at the site
• D) Expanding groin hematoma
• E) Rhythm changes on the cardiac monitor

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