The nurse is caring for a patient who had a cardiac catheterization using the left femoral site for entry. Which data is most important for the nurse to monitor?
a. Pupil reaction
b. Left pedal pulse
c. Orientation status
d. Right foot sensation
ANS: B
The priority assessment is to ensure that circulation is not compromised. The puncture site and most importantly the peripheral pulses which are distal to the procedure site are verified as being present. A. C. A cardiac catheterization should not affect pupil reaction or orientation status. D. The patient's left femoral artery was the entry site. The patient's right foot should not be affected.
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