The client has had angiography with the entrance site in the left femoral artery. Two hours after the procedure, the nurse is unable to palpate the left pedal pulse. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Elevate the left leg and apply a sandbag to the entrance site.
B. Increase the flow rate of the intravenous fluids.
C. Notify the physician.
D. Document the finding.
C
Loss of a pulse distal to an angiography entry site is serious, indicating a possible arterial ob-struction.
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1. A consent form to sign to receive medications 2. A consent form to sign to have dressings changed 3. A consent form to sign to be turned in bed 4. An explanation of a dressing to be changed
The client has been treated with a corticosteroid for the last 3 weeks for a severe inflammatory response. The condition has improved but is not resolved. The nurse plans care for this client based on what prediction?
1. The dose of the corticosteroid will be increased. 2. The corticosteroid therapy will be discontinued and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug will be started. 3. The client will be changed to a different corticosteroid. 4. Treatment for the inflammatory response will be discontinued.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A client has been taking propylthiouracil (PTU) for several weeks. Which client statements would the nurse interpret as indicating that the drug is having its desired effects?
1. "I am sleeping so much better." 2. "I can't seem to gain any weight no matter how much I eat." 3. "I don't feel as anxious as I once did." 4. "My heart doesn't seem to be racing anymore." 5. "My skin in not bruising as much."