What interventions, in addition to monitoring vital signs, should the nurse plan for in a patient returning from a renal arteriogram? (Select all that apply.?

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After a renal arteriogram, the nurse should apply a pressure dressing and sandbag to the puncture site to prevent bleeding, check distal pulses in the leg every 30 to 60 minutes to assess for circulation, and implement bedrest for 12 hours with instructions for the patient not to bend their leg to prevent disruption of the puncture site. Encouraging the patient to ambulate as soon as possible and raising the head of the bed to 90 degrees are not appropriate interventions for a patient returning from a renal arteriogram. Checking vital signs twice daily may not be frequent enough to detect potential complications, and vital signs should be monitored more frequently.

What Interventions, in Addition to Monitoring Vital Signs, Should the Nurse