A patient is recovering from a cardiac catheterization that was completed through the right femoral site. Which information is most essential for the nurse to collect immediately after the procedure?
a. Left pedal pulse
b. Right pedal pulse
c. Left brachial pulse
d. Right brachial pulse
ANS: B
It is essential to monitor the right pedal pulse to ensure that circulation is not compromised distal to the access site. A. C. D. It is not important for the nurse to assess these pulse sites.
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