A nurse is preparing a patient to be released after undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Which of the following statements correct follow-up advice given to this patient?

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The correct statement follow-up advice for this patient is that "cardiac stress testing is to be performed 2-6 months after the procedure". Prior to patient release perform additional physical assessment and laboratory tests such as hematocrit, potassium levels, creatinine levels, and cardiac stress testing to be completed 2-6 months post-procedure.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient to Be Released After