The nurse is instructing a patient who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which comment made by the patient would indicate the need for additional education?
1. "The nurse will check my feet very often after the procedure."
2. "I will place a warm pack at the puncture site for pain relief."
3. "I should let the nurse know if I need to cough after the procedure is done."
4. "I will have someone available to drive me home following the procedure."
Answer: 2
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