Which information should be included in the nurse's discharge instructions for a child who underwent a cardiac catheterization earlier in the day?
a. The pressure dressing is changed daily for the first week.
b. The child may soak in the tub beginning tomorrow.
c. Contact sports can be resumed in 2 days.
d. The child can return to school on the third day after the procedure.
D
The child can return to school on the third day after the procedure. It is important to emphasize follow-up with the cardiologist. The day after the cardiac catheterization, the pressure dressing is removed and replaced with a Band-Aid. The catheter insertion site is assessed daily for healing. Any bleeding or sign of infection, such as drainage, must be reported to the cardiologist. Bathing is limited to a shower, sponge bath, or a brief tub bath (no soaking) for the first 1 to 3 days after the procedure. Strenuous exercise such as contact sports, swimming, or climbing trees is avoided for up to 1 week after the procedure.
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