A 3-Year-Old Child Is 4 Hours Post-Cardiac Catheterization Via the Right

question 29

Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old child is 4 hours post-cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery.Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the provider?

• A) Crying, complaining of pain at site
• B) Restless, tries to get up repeatedly
• C) Right pedal pulse weaker than left
• D) Wants to be held by a parent