A patient is being discharged from the hospital after undergoing PTCA. What advice should the nurse give to the patient about follow up tests?

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The nurse should inform the patient that cardiac stress testing should be done 2-6 months post-procedure. Prior to patient release, perform a physical assessment and perform laboratory tests such as hematocrit, potassium level, and serum creatinine level

A Patient Is Being Discharged from the Hospital After Undergoing