Question

The nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client after a cardiac catheterization. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

"I should not bend, strain, or lift heavy objects for one day."
"If bleeding occurs, I should place an ice bag on the site for 10 minutes."
"I need to call the doctor if my temperature goes above 101°F."
"I should talk to the doctor to find out when I can go back to work."

Answer 1

The client's statement about using an ice bag for bleeding suggests a need for further teaching; correct post-cardiac catheterization care involves applying direct pressure and seeking medical attention for complications.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the instructions given to a patient after cardiac catheterization. When considering the statements made by the client post-procedure, the statement indicating a need for further teaching is "If bleeding occurs, I should place an ice bag on the site for 10 minutes." After a cardiac catheterization, direct pressure is the primary method for controlling bleeding at the catheter insertion site, not cold therapy. Furthermore, instructing a patient to self-manage a potential complication such as bleeding by simply applying an ice bag is inadequate; they should be instructed to seek medical attention immediately.

Other statements such as avoiding straining and lifting heavy objects for a day, calling the doctor if the patient's temperature goes above 101°F, and discussing return to work with the doctor are appropriate and indicate accurate understanding of post-procedural care.