When preparing the patient for an arteriography, the nurse should:
a. verify if the patient has been taking anticoagulants.
b. keep the patient NPO for 24 hours before the procedure.
c. instruct the patient to have a full bladder for the procedure.
d. inform the patient that a coldness may be felt when dye is injected.
A
When a patient has an arteriography, the nurse should assess if the patient has been taking anticoagulants. The patient is kept NPO for 2 to 8 hours before the procedure. The nurse informs the patient that a warm flush may be felt when dye is injected. The patient is instructed to void before the arteriography.
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