Home-care instructions for the child following a cardiac catheterization should include:
A.
Notify the physician if a slight bruise develops around the insertion site.
B.
Use sponge bathing until stitches are removed.
C.
Give aspirin if the child complains of pain at the insertion site.
D.
Keep a clean, dry dressing on the insertion site for 2 days.
The Answer Is:
B
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
(A) A small bruise may develop around the insertion site and is not a reason for alarm. (B) It is best to keep the child out of the bathtub until the sutures are removed. (C) Acetaminophen, not aspirin, is the drug of choice if there is pain at the insertion site. (D) The insertion site should be kept clean and dry and open to air.
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