What action should the nurse take after an angiography?
a. Limit the patient's fluid intake.
b. Have the patient ambulate as soon as possible.
c. Apply a pressure dressing to the vascular site.
d. Maintain the patient in a sitting position while he or she is in bed.
C
Five to 15 minutes of manual pressure is often enough to stop active site bleeding. However, a certain amount of bed rest is needed to achieve reliable hemostasis. Check agency policy for post-procedure bed rest requirements. This is often up to 6 hours when no vascular closure device is used. Encourage patient to drink 1 to 2 L of fluid after the procedure. Emphasize the need to lie flat for 6 to 12 hours.
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