A client who has just undergone angiography in the cardiac cath lab has returned to the room on the nursing unit. Which actions of the nurse would be appropriate in caring for this client to prevent complications after the procedure? Select all that apply.
A client has undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the management of acute coronary syndrome. Following the procedure, the client develops a retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Which of the following nursing interventions is necessary if this occurs?
A nurse is conducting a pre-op screening on a client preparing for a coronary artery bypass graft procedure. Which substance used by the client can indicate that the client is at higher risk of post-op bleeding?
A client is preparing to undergo a procedure in which a balloon-tipped catheter is inserted into a coronary artery blocked by atherosclerosis to dilate the size of the vessel and improve blood flow. This procedure is best known as:
A client who has recovered from cardiac surgery is getting ready to go home from the hospital. The nurse is providing discharge care instructions to the client before he leaves. What information would the nurse include as part of discharge instructions? Select all that apply.
Which best describes in-stent restenosis following stent placement?
A nurse is preparing a client for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Which preop interventions would the nurse use that would help with prevention of bleeding after the surgery? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing angiography to assess the coronary vessels. The nurse has ensured that the client signed the consent and has been NPO for the past 8 hours. Which of the following actions should the nurse do next before the start of the procedure?
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent open-heart surgery 12 hours ago. While recovering, the client develops chest pain and becomes very restless. After testing, the provider determines that the client has developed cardiac tamponade. Which describes the most likely treatment for this condition?
A client who has suffered a myocardial infarction requires percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. The nurse is preparing the client for the procedure. Which information should be given as part of pre-operative teaching for the client?
