The Nurse Is Educating a Client Before a Right Leg

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating a client before a right leg atherectomy.What priority education does the nurse provide?

• A) "You may use the bathroom after the procedure."
• B) "You will be sedated for 6 hours after the procedure."
• C) "You will not need to take a daily aspirin anymore."
• D) "You may be on heparin during the procedure."

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