The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a patient who underwent a left groin cardiac catheterization 8 hours ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a) “Do not bend at the waist, strain, or lift heavy objects for the next 24 hours.” b) “You can take a tub bath or a shower when you get home.” c) “If any discharge occurs at the puncture site, call 911 immediately.” d) “Contact your primary care provider if you develop a temperature above 102°F.”
The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a patient who underwent a left groin cardiac catheterization 8 hours ago. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
a) “Do not bend at the waist, strain, or lift heavy objects for the next 24 hours.”
b) “You can take a tub bath or a shower when you get home.”
c) “If any discharge occurs at the puncture site, call 911 immediately.”
d) “Contact your primary care provider if you develop a temperature above 102°F.”