A client has just returned to the nursing unit following a cardiac catheterization. The catheter was placed in the right femoral artery. The test was uneventful. Which instruction should the nurse include on the nursing care plan?
a. Check the urine for hematuria for 24 hours.
b. Inspect the hands for signs of circulatory problems.
c. Keep the client on bed rest for 6 hours.
d. Restrict the client's fluid intake.
C
Post-cardiac catheterization interventions include inspecting distally for signs of circulatory problems, monitoring the insertion site for bleeding, and keeping the client on bed rest for 6 hours to prevent risk of hemorrhage.
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