A patient with a femoral IAB is transferred from the cardiac catheterization
laboratory to the intensive care unit. Which action is a priority nursing
intervention when the patient arrives in the unit? - ANSWER-Assess the
affected extremity for the quality and strength of distal pulses
Which intervention is a priority before inserting an IAB? - ANSWER-Reviewing
the laboratory profile for evidence of a coagulopathy
the IAB catheter? - ANSWER-Prepare to wean the patient by changing the
IABP settings
When assessing a patient at the start of the shift, the nurse observes that
the trigger source is optimal when which wave is recognized? - ANSWER-R
wave
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