Nursing · Postoperative Care
Which of the following assessment findings noted 2 hours post-cardiac catheterization requires immediate medical intervention?
- 1A slightly elevated core body temperature of 37.2°C
- 2Absence of a palpable pulse distal to the insertion site✓
- 3Slight soreness and tenderness at the puncture site
- 4Capillary refill time of 2 seconds in the affected extremity
Correct answer
Absence of a palpable pulse distal to the insertion site
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