In addition to standard preoperative assessment activities, patient preparation for coronary angiography also includes:
a. ECG, CXR, full blood count and coagulation studies, baseline neurological assessment, shaving both groin regions, plus the patient must be fasted.
b. ECG, +/– CXR, full blood count and coagulation studies, baseline assessment of all peripheral pulses, shaving both groin regions, plus the patient must be fasted.
c. ECG, +/– CXR, full blood count, baseline assessment of all peripheral pulses, shaving the right groin region, plus the patient must be fasted.
d. ECG, +/– CXR, full blood count and coagulation studies, baseline assessment of all peripheral pulses, shaving both groin regions, the patient does not need to fast as the procedure is performed under a local anaesthetic.
ANS: B
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