Cardiac catheterization lab after cardiac angiogram

Assignment Help Science

Reference no: EM133945643

Case Study.

Tom Bart, a 67-year-old male client, returns from the cardiac catheterization lab after a cardiac angiogram. The results on the chart revealed a 95% blockage in the left anterior descending (LAD) and 99% blockage in the right coronary artery (RCA). The client will remain in the hospital and will meet with a thoracic surgeon about a coronary artery bypass graft operation to revascularize the heart. The client has an allergy to collagen, so the Angio-Seal collagen plug was not used. The client has a pressure dressing and a 5-lb sandbag to his right femoral artery in place. The LPN/LVN assesses the vital signs, noting T, 98.6° F; BP, 110/70 mm Hg; HR, 80 beats/minute; and RR, 20 breaths/minute. The dressing at the right groin site is dry and intact, and there are no signs of hematoma, bleeding, or edema. The pulses (femoral, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibia) are clearly marked and all at +2 and the same as the baseline before the procedure. The client has normal sensation to his extremities and no pain, discomfort, or shortness of breath. The nurse reviews nursing management for the client and provides ongoing care.

1. What nursing management should the nurse provide a client after a cardiac angiogram?

2. During the next reassessment, the client complains that he has numbness and tingling in his right leg. What should the nurse do?

Reference no: EM133945643

Questions Cloud

Describe the developmental challenges at each stage : Describe the developmental challenges at each stage. Determine which stage you think has the highest risk for relationship dissolution. Explain your response.

Influence future cancer prevention and treatment : Explain in details how you think epigenetics will influence future cancer prevention and treatment.

Identify reliable source of nutrition and health information : Explain the concept of kcalories. Identify reliable sources of nutrition and health information. Critically evaluate the quality of information on the internet.

Explain how a christian view of heroism considers : Explain how a Christian view of heroism considers and responds to the ancient problem of sin and our need for redemption

Cardiac catheterization lab after cardiac angiogram : Tom Bart, a 67-year-old male client, returns from the cardiac catheterization lab after a cardiac angiogram.

Implementing better management practices : Write a one-page essay (single-spaced) on work-related stress in healthcare and explore its causes, such as understaffing, heavy workloads, and a lack

Discuss how educators can integrate both to boost student : Examine the differences between overarching and topical understandings. Discuss how educators can integrate both to boost student comprehension and engagement.

Specific alteration in health : Find a dietary assessment tool that can be used either generally or for a specific alteration in health.

Discuss how the information from your eli could be applied : Discuss how the information from your ELI could be applied to an ethical situation in the workplace.

User Account

All Pages