The nurse is caring for a patient who returns from having a cardiac catheterization with a right femoral entry site. Which of the following actions would the nurse take?
a. Ambulate every 2 hours.
b. Perform passive range of motion of right leg hourly.
c. Position knees with 40-degree bend.
d. Avoid movement of right leg as ordered.
ANS: D
The extremity used for catheter insertion must not be moved or flexed for several hours after the procedure.
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