What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for an arteriography?
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
ANS: 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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