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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is assessing a client immediately following a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. A heart rate of 90/min is within normal limits. B. Discomfort at the insertion site is expected and should be managed appropriately. C. Bounding pulses in the affected extremity can occur due to arterial flow after catheterization but are not necessarily abnormal unless accompanied by other concerning findings. D. A hematoma at the catheter insertion site may indicate bleeding or vascular injury and should be reported promptly.

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