A client, who has undergone a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), has received discharge instructions. Which statement by the client would indicate the need for further teaching by the nurse?
A) "I should avoid taking a tub bath until my catheter site heals."
B) "I should expect a low-grade fever and swelling at the site for the next week."
C) "I should avoid prolonged sitting."
D) "I should expect bruising at the catheter site for up to 3 weeks."
B
Feedback:
Fever and swelling at the site are signs of infection and should be reported to the physician. Showers should be taken until the insertion site is healed. Prolonged sitting can result in thrombosis formation. Bruising at the insertion site is common and may take from 1 to 3 weeks to resolve.
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