A Patient Returns to the Unit Following a Cardiac Catheterization

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient returns to the unit following a cardiac catheterization. Which are appropriate nursing interventions for this patient? Select all that apply.

• A)Assess cardiac rhythm and rate.
• B)Assess patient for complaints of shortness of breath.
• C)Maintain bed rest as ordered.
• D)Assess pulses proximal to the insertion site.
• E)Maintain fluid restriction.

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Definitions:

Cranial Bones

The bones that form the skull, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.

Osteoblasts

Osteoblasts are cells with a key role in bone formation, responsible for synthesizing and mineralizing bone tissue.

Palmar Bones

The set of bones forming the framework of the palm of the hand, also known as the carpal bones.

Bone Growth

The process of increasing bone mass and structure through the activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, essential for skeletal development and healing.