Question

A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for coronary angiography. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. "You should have nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the procedure."
B. "You will be given general anesthesia during the procedure."
C. "You should not have this procedure done if you are allergic to eggs."
D. "You will need to keep your affected leg straight following the procedure."

Answer 1

The nurse should inform the client to have nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the procedure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should include the statement: 'You should have nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the procedure.' This is necessary to ensure that the client's stomach is empty, reducing the risk of aspiration during the procedure. General anesthesia is not typically used during coronary angiography, so statement B is incorrect. Statement C is also incorrect, as there is no known allergy to eggs associated with the procedure. Lastly, statement D is not relevant to coronary angiography, as keeping the affected leg straight is more applicable to procedures like cardiac catheterization.