Following electrophysiological testing that included ablation therapy, the nurse should be assessing the patient for which complication that may occur postprocedure?
A) Complaints of nausea and spitting up bile-looking secretions along with stomach cramps
B) Sudden onset of dysonea, tachypnea, and chest pain of a "pleuritic" nature (worsened by breathing)
C) Bleeding from the nose that requires packing, excessive swallowing of mucus, and coughing
D) Complaints of heart palpitations, frequent PVCs noted on monitor, and substernal chest pain

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Following EPS that included an ablation, the procedure increases the risk of complications, which include venous thrombosis and pulmonary emboli. Answer choice B refers to s/s of pulmonary emboli. Answer choice A refers to GI symptoms, which are not associated with EPS. Answer choice C refers that this procedure does not place a tube down the nose/throat. Answer choice D refers that EPS usually does not involve the left side of the heart; therefore, the risk of MI is minimal.

Following Electrophysiological Testing That Included Ablation Therapy, the Nurse Should