The Nurse Is Preparing a Client for a Cardiac Catheterization

The nurse is preparing a client for a cardiac catheterization to check for congenital heart defects. Which statement accurately describes a nursing consideration for this procedure?

A) State that the procedure will be painful, but pain medication will be given, as needed.
B) Warn the client that a "fluttering" may be felt in the heart as the catheter passes.
C) Tell the client that a general anesthetic will be given during the procedure.
D) Check the client's peripheral pulses every 30 minutes for an hour after the test.