Question

The nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed a calcium channel blocking agent after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Which instruction does the nurse include in this client's teaching?

a. "Change position slowly."
b. "Avoid crossing your legs."
c. "Weigh yourself daily."
d. "Decrease salt intake."

Answer 1

The nurse should include the instruction to 'Change position slowly' in the client's teaching after a PTCA.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should include the instruction to 'Change position slowly' in the client's teaching.

After a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), the client may experience dizziness or lightheadedness, which can be a side effect of the calcium channel blocking agent.

By changing positions slowly from lying down to sitting up or from sitting to standing, the client can minimize the risk of falls or other injuries caused by dizziness or lightheadedness.