Nursing · Post-Operative Care

After a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) procedure, the nurse should position the patient in which way to prevent complications?

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1Have the patient lie on the side of the insertion site to promote healing
2Position the patient supine for 6-8 hours to prevent clot dislodgement and bleeding✓
3Encourage the patient to stand to improve circulation
4Place the patient in a sitting position for optimal blood flow

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Position the patient supine for 6-8 hours to prevent clot dislodgement and bleeding

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