A patient is recovering from a renal arteriogram. What actions should the nurse take when caring for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Check vital signs twice daily.
b. Raise the head of the bed to 90 degrees.
c. Check distal pulses in leg every 30 to 60 minutes.
d. Encourage the patient to ambulate as soon as possible.
e. A pressure dressing and sandbag used to apply pressure.
f. Implement bedrest for 12 hours, and instruct the patient not to bend leg.
ANS: C, E, F
Patient care following angiography includes bedrest for up to 12 hours to prevent bleeding at the injection site. Pressure dressing is applied, and a sandbag is used to apply pressure. Distal pulses in the leg are checked every 30 to 60 minutes. B. D. The patient is instructed not to bend the leg, and the head of the bed is not raised more than 45 degrees. A. Vital signs, dressing, and pulses in the affected extremity are monitored frequently.
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