The nurse is teaching a client scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should explain that frequent checks will be made following the procedure to assess for:
1. Alterations in urinary output.
2. Bleeding from the artery.
3. Nerve damage to the foot opposite the insertion site.
4. Appropriate bowel function.
Answer: 2
1. Urinary output is not usually impaired by a catheterization.
2. The femoral artery is usually used to insert the catheter. The nurse will observe the client closely for bleeding post-procedure.
3. Nerve damage is not an expected complication for the foot opposite the insertion site.
4. Bowel function is not affected by catheterization.
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