Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.A nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parent of a 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C,D
Rationale
The correct answers are C and D. Clear liquids are recommended post-cardiac catheterization to prevent gastrointestinal upset. Acetaminophen can be given for discomfort. Choice A is incorrect as showers are preferred over tub baths to prevent infection. Choice B is incorrect as children can typically resume normal activities within a day or two.