NCLEX Question of the Day
Reduction of Risk Potential QID 816
A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately to the physician?
Explanation
Pulselessness in the extremity distal to the insertion site may indicate an arterial occlusion, which is an emergency situation requiring immediate intervention to restore perfusion. Mild discomfort and a small hematoma at the insertion site are common post-procedure findings and are not typically indicative of complications. A slight decrease in blood pressure may be related to the procedure or sedation and should be monitored, but it is not as immediately concerning as pulselessness.
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