Pre-Procedure Actions for Cardiac Catheterization

Hard Reduction Of Risk Potential Therapeutic Procedures

A nurse is preparing a patient for a cardiac catheterization procedure. The patient has a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral vascular disease. As part of the pre-procedure assessment and interventions, the nurse must implement several actions to help reduce the risks associated with this therapeutic procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the pre-procedure care plan? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Ensure the patient has fasted for at least 6 hours prior to the procedure.

Administer prescribed sedatives to minimize anxiety.

Verify that coagulation studies (PT/INR, aPTT) are within prescribed limits.

Instruct the patient to take all medications as usual, including anticoagulants.

Assess the patient’s renal function with serum creatinine levels.

Educate the patient about the procedure and what to expect post-intervention.

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