Nursing Interventions for the Child After a Cardiac Catheterization Include

question 3

Multiple Choice

Nursing interventions for the child after a cardiac catheterization include (choose all that apply) :

• A)Allow ambulation as tolerated.
• B)Monitor vital signs every 2 hours.
• C)Assess the affected extremity for temperature and color.
• D)Check pulses above the catheterization site for equality and symmetry.
• E)Remove pressure dressing after 4 hours.
• F)Maintain a patent peripheral intravenous catheter until discharge.

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