Nursing interventions for the child after a cardiac catheterization include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Allow ambulation as tolerated.
B) Monitor vital signs every 2 hours.
C) Assess the affected extremity for temperature and color.
D) Check pulses above the catheterization site for equality and symmetry.
E) Remove pressure dressing after 4 hours.
F) Maintain a patent peripheral intravenous catheter until discharge.

Question

Nursing interventions for the child after a cardiac catheterization include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Allow ambulation as tolerated.
B) Monitor vital signs every 2 hours.
C) Assess the affected extremity for temperature and color.
D) Check pulses above the catheterization site for equality and symmetry.
E) Remove pressure dressing after 4 hours. 
F) Maintain a patent peripheral intravenous catheter until discharge.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The extremity that was used for access for the cardiac catheterization must be checked for temperature and color.Coolness and blanching may indicate arterial occlusion.The child should have a patent peripheral intravenous line to ensure adequate hydration.Allowing ambulation,monitoring vital signs every 2 hours,checking pulses,and removing the pressure dressing after 4 hours are interventions that do not apply to a child after a cardiac catheterization.

Nursing Interventions for the Child After a Cardiac Catheterization Include