Question

You're providing education to a patient who will be undergoing a heart catheterization. Which statement by the patient requires you to re-educate the patient about this procedure?

A. "The brachial artery is most commonly used for this procedure."



B. "A dye is injected into the coronary arteries to assess for blockages."

C. "Not all patients who have a heart catheterization will need a stent placement."

D. "I will not be completely asleep and will be able to breathe on my own during the procedure."

Answer 1

The statement that needs correction is that the brachial artery is most commonly used for heart catheterization. Instead, the femoral or radial arteries are typically used. The other statements regarding the procedure are accurate.

Step-by-step explanation:

When educating a patient about heart catheterization, it's important to correct any misconceptions they may have about the procedure. The statement requiring re-education is: "The brachial artery is most commonly used for this procedure." Instead, the femoral artery in the groin or the radial artery in the wrist are more commonly used access points for a heart catheterization.

A heart catheterization often involves injecting a dye into the coronary arteries to assess for blockages, which can lead to decreased blood flow (ischemia) and insufficient oxygen (hypoxia) delivered to the cardiac tissues. It's correct that not all patients who have a heart catheterization will need a stent placement. Lastly, during the procedure, patients are typically sedated but not completely asleep, allowing them to breathe on their own, cooperating with the medical team as necessary.