Critical Intervention in Heart Catheterization

Very Hard Reduction Of Risk Potential Diagnostic Tests

A 68-year-old male patient with a history of chronic heart failure is scheduled for a right-sided heart catheterization to assess pulmonary pressures. The nurse reviews the patient's medical history and notes that the patient is taking anticoagulant therapy. In preparation for the catheterization, which of the following interventions is most critical for the nurse to implement to reduce potential complications associated with this test?

Instruct the patient to fast for 8 hours prior to the procedure.

Obtain informed consent that confirms the patient's understanding of the procedure.

Monitor the patient’s vital signs every 15 minutes before the procedure.

Review the patient's laboratory results, particularly coagulation profiles.

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