Management of Care Q 27

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Which complication of cardiac catheterization should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure?

  

     A. Angina at rest

     B. Thrombus formation

     C. Dizziness

     D. Falling blood pressure

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Thrombus formation

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A thrombus formation may prevent blood from flowing normally through the circulatory system, which may become an embolism, and block the flow of blood towards major organs in the body.

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Option A: The reported incidence of myocardial infarction with angina at rest is less than 0.1%, and is mostly influenced by patient-related factors like the extent and severity of underlying cardiovascular-related diseases and technique-related factors.

Options C & D: A falling BP and dizziness occur along with hemorrhage of the insertion site which is associated with the first 12 hours after the procedure.

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