Which Nursing Interventions Would Be Appropriate After Angioplasty? (Select All

Which nursing interventions would be appropriate after angioplasty? (Select all that apply.)

A) Elevate the head of the bed by 45 degrees for 6 hours.
B) Assess pedal pulses on the involved limb every 15 minutes for 1 to 2 hours.
C) Monitor the vascular hemostatic device for signs of bleeding.
D) Instruct the patient to bend his or her knee every 15 minutes while the sheath is in place.
E) Maintain NPO status for 12 hours.

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