A Patient Is Recovering from a Renal Arteriogram

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a renal arteriogram.What actions should the nurse take when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Check vital signs twice daily.
• B) Raise the head of the bed to 90 degrees.
• C) Check distal pulses in leg every 30 to 60 minutes.
• D) Encourage the patient to ambulate as soon as possible.
• E) A pressure dressing and sandbag used to apply pressure.
• F) Implement bedrest for 12 hours, and instruct the patient not to bend leg.

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