Nursing interventions for the child after a cardiac catheterization include (choose 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 (choose 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