Nursing · Postoperative Care
Which nursing instruction is most important immediately after cardiac catheterization via the femoral artery approach to prevent local complications?
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- 1Apply a warm compress directly to the puncture site
- 2Maintain the head of the bed elevated at 90°
- 3Keep the affected extremity straight and flat for the prescribed duration✓
- 4Begin ambulation early to prevent deep vein thrombosis
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Keep the affected extremity straight and flat for the prescribed duration
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