The nurse is caring for a patient having a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE).What is an appropriate nursing intervention for the care of this patient?
A)Dim the lights in the room.
B)Insert an intravenous catheter.
C)Assess pedal pulses bilaterally.
D)Apply pressure to the sheath puncture site.

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Inserting an intravenous catheter is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient having a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) as it will allow medication administration or fluid replacement if needed during the procedure. Dimming the lights, assessing pedal pulses, and applying pressure to the sheath puncture site are not specifically related to TEE care.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Having a Transesophageal