The nurse receives a client from the Angiography Department and prioritizes care to include which of the following? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Place the client supine for several hours.
2. Check the groin for bleeding or hematoma.
3. Elevate the foot of the bed or place pillows under the legs.
4. Apply heat to the calf of the leg.
5. Place a sandbag on the femoral site.
1,2,5
Rationale: The client undergoing angiography has a large-bore catheter inserted through the femoral artery, so the priority of care is to monitor and prevent bleeding. The client will lie flat for several hours, and the groin will be checked regularly. A sandbag may be placed to maintain constant pressure on the arterial puncture site.
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