Multiple Choice
Nursing interventions after angioplasty would include which of the following?
A) Elevating the head of the bed to 45 degrees
B) Hydration as a renal protection measure
C) Assessing pedal pulses on the involved limb every 15 minutes for the first 2 hours after the procedure
D) Monitoring the vascular hemostatic device for signs of bleeding
E) Educating the patient on the necessity of staying supine for 1 to 2 hours after the procedure
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