A client had a uterine artery embolization and has just returned to the nursing unit. She is asking when she can get up to go to the bathroom. Which question does the nurse ask during hand-off report?
a. "Was a vascular closure device used?"
b. "What was her estimated blood loss?"
c. "Is there an order for a catheter?"
d. "When was the client's last sedation?"
A
If a vascular closure device was used after the procedure, the client can get up in about 2 hours. If a closure device was not used, the client needs to be on bedrest for 4 hours. Although all ques-tions are important during hand-off report, the question specific for activity restrictions is the one that asks about the vascular closure device.
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