Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
This is a 3-year-old with a history of ventricular septal defect. He was born vaginally at 35 weeks and was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 3 weeks due to poor feeding. He lives with his parents and an older sibling, who has no medical conditions. The client is here for a follow-up visitWhat should the nurse's focused assessment include before the cardiac catheterization?
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
Fasting status, pedal pulses, and allergy history are critical pre-catheterization to ensure safety and baseline circulation. Height/weight and mental exams are less relevant for a 3-year-old.