The nurse is caring for a patient post cardiac catheterization who experiences a vasovagal response when his sheaths are removed and pressure is applied. Which of the following symp-toms is the patient likely to experience? (Select all that apply.)
a. Feeling faint
b. Light-headed
c. Flushing
d. Dizzy
e. Itching
A, B, D
A patient experiences a vasovagal response (occurs at the time of femoral puncture or after the procedure when femoral pressure is applied). Symptoms include feeling faint, dizzy, light-headed, and possible loss of consciousness for a few seconds. Bradycardic pulse is caused by stimulation of the vagus nerve via baroreceptors. Itching and flushing occur with contrast dye.
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