Instructions for a client undergoing an arteriogram include
A)"You may need to hold your breath when X-rays are taken."
B)"You will be given a light anesthetic agent before the test."
C)"Contrast media is not used for this procedure."
D)"Ambulation is allowed on return to the nursing unit."

Question

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Holding your breath is necessary during an arteriogram as it helps to obtain clear images of the blood vessels being examined.

Answer: B
 A light anesthetic agent may be given to a client undergoing an arteriogram to help alleviate anxiety and discomfort during the procedure.

Answer: C
 Contrast media is typically used during an arteriogram to help visualize the blood vessels being examined, so this statement is incorrect.

Answer: D
 After an arteriogram, clients may need to lie flat for several hours to prevent bleeding from the site of the catheter insertion, so ambulation is usually restricted during this time.

Instructions for a Client Undergoing an Arteriogram Include