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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

Asked by Santepro, Last updated: Jun 16, 2024

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E. Austin

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E. Austin

Answered Jan 03, 2019

The 24-hour period is considered to be crucial after cardiac catheterization. Out of all the given symptoms, the one that the nurse should check the most is thrombus formation. If you are not familiar with this, thrombus refers to the formation of a blood clot in the blood vessels.

This is considered to be deadly because this can make the nerve more prone to expanding and popping which may cause immediate death to the patient. Usually, the failing BP will be checked within 12 hours after the procedure.

This will come together with hemorrhage of the insertion site. Dizziness is one symptom that is normally felt not only by those who have gone through cardiac catheterization.

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santepro

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Answered Sep 10, 2018

Thrombus formation

Ombus formation in the coronary arteries is a potential problem in the initial 24 hours after a cardiac catheterization. A falling BP occurs along with hemorrhage of the insertion site which is associated with the first 12 hours after the procedure.
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