Which complication should the nurse asses for when caring for a child post cardiac catheterization?
A) Cardiac arrhythmia
B) Hypostatic pneumonia
C) Congestive heart failure
D) Rapidly increasing blood pressure

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Because a catheter is introduced into the heart,a risk exists of catheter-induced arrhythmias occurring during the procedure.These are usually transient.Hypostatic pneumonia,congestive heart failure,and rapidly increasing blood pressure are not risks usually associated with cardiac catheterization.

Which Complication Should the Nurse Asses for When Caring for a Child