A client is recovering after a coronary catheterization.What assessment findings in the first few hours after the procedure require immediate action by the nurse?

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In the first few postprocedure hours,the nurse monitors for complications,such as bleeding from the insertion site,hypotension,acute closure of the vessel,dye reaction,hypokalemia,and dysrhythmias.The client's blood pressure is slightly elevated but does not need immediate action.Warmth and redness at the site would indicate an infection,but this would not be present in the first few hours.

A Client Is Recovering After a Coronary Catheterization