When a child is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, an important health teaching point for parents is that the
A) procedure is noninvasive and not frightening for children.
B) child will return with a bulky pressure dressing over the catheter insertion area.
C) child will require a general anesthetic and needs to be prepared for this.
D) child will have to remain NPO for 6 to 8 hours after the procedure to prevent vomiting.
B
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