BS Nursing Pediatric Health Nursing-II
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94. A 6-month-old infant is recovering from a cardiac catheterization. What technical nursing intervention is critical post-procedure?

A. Allowing the infant to crawl immediately.
B. Maintaining the affected extremity straight for several hours, monitoring pulses distal to the site, and assessing for bleeding or hematoma.
C. Applying a warm compress to the site.
D. Encouraging active movement of the extremity.

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  • Allowing the infant to crawl immediately.
  • Maintaining the affected extremity straight for several hours, monitoring pulses distal to the site, and assessing for bleeding or hematoma.
  • Applying a warm compress to the site.
  • Encouraging active movement of the extremity.

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