When Caring for a Patient Who Has Just Arrived on the Telemetry

question 12

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who has just arrived on the telemetry unit after having cardiac catheterization,which nursing intervention should the nurse delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) ?

• A)Give the scheduled aspirin and lipid-lowering medication.
• B)Perform the initial assessment of the catheter insertion site.
• C)Teach the patient about the usual postprocedure plan of care.
• D)Titrate the heparin infusion according to the agency protocol.

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Definitions:

Glucose Entry

The process by which glucose is transported into cells from the bloodstream, often facilitated by insulin in mammals.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, caused by the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.

Fat Cells

Cells that specialize in storing energy in the form of fat, also known as adipocytes, playing key roles in metabolism and energy balance.

Insulin

A substance secreted by the pancreas that controls levels of blood sugar by helping glucose absorption into the body's tissues.