Nursing interventions after angioplasty would include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Elevating the head of the bed to 45 degrees
b. Hydration as a renal protection measure
c. Assessing pedal pulses on the involved limb every 15 minutes for the first 2 hours after the procedure
d. Monitoring the vascular hemostatic device for signs of bleeding
e. Educating the patient on the necessity of staying supine for 1 to 2 hours after the procedure
B, C, D
The head of the bed must not be elevated more than 30 degrees, and the patient should be instructed to keep the affected leg straight. Bed rest is 6 to 8 hours in duration unless a vascular hemostatic device is used. The nurse observes the patient for bleeding or swelling at the puncture site and frequently assesses adequacy of circulation to the involved extremity.
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