A patient is being discharged after having balloon angioplasty. Which teaching should the nurse provide?. Select all that apply.
A) "Take aspirin for any minor discomfort at the procedure site."
B) "Call the hospital immediately if there is any bright red bleeding from the procedure site."
C) "Because the access site is in your groin, you should avoid bending over or straining for at least 48 hours."
D) "You may shower or bathe as usual."
E) "Keep a pressure dressing over the site for 24 hours and then replace it with a light dressing for the next 24 hours."
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