While caring for a patient who will undergo a cardiac catheterization, the nurse recognizes that teaching is effective by which of the following statements?
a. "I should expect a cool sensation throughout my body when they inject the dye."
b. "I know the room will be very warm."
c. "Most people feel drowsy during the procedure."
d. "The table may move while the test is being done."
ANS: D
Patients should be told that during the test they are awake, and a warm, flushing sensation may be felt when the dye is injected; the room has a lot of equipment; a movable table is used; the patient's vital signs and electrocardiogram (ECG) are monitored constantly; and the length of the procedure is 2 to 3 hours.
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