Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain. The nurse is preparing the client for the cardiac catheterization (coronary angiography). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B,D
Rationale
Asking about food and fluid intake ensures the client is NPO to reduce aspiration risk, and reviewing medications identifies those, like anticoagulants, that may need to be stopped to minimize bleeding risk.