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What is Coronary Angioplasty(Coronary Angiography) post op nursing interventions
What is
1. Check pulses/peripheral pulses
2. Assess vital signs
3. Catheterization site for bleeding or
hematoma,
4. Neurovascular status every
5. 15 minutes for first hour, every 30 minutes for the next hour,then hourly for 4 hours or until discharge.
6. Maintain bed rest as ordered, usually for 6 hours if the femoral artery is used, or 2 to 3 hours if the brachial site is used.
7. Keep a pressure dressing, sandbag, or ice pack in place over the arterial access site.
8. Instruct to avoid flexing or hyperextending the affected extremity for 12 to 24 hours