A client is determined to not be a candidate for intra-aortic balloon pump monitoring. Which of the following client conditions is the balloon pump contraindicated? (Select all that apply.)
1. Aortic insufficiency
2. Gastric ulcers
3. Dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm
4. Severe peripheral vascular disease
5. Absent femoral pulses
6. Uncontrolled bleeding
1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Contraindications for the use of an intra-aortic balloon pump include aortic insufficiency, dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm, severe peripheral vascular disease, absent femoral pulses, and uncontrolled bleeding. Gastric ulcers is not a contraindication for the use of this pump.
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