The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Had a Cardiac

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who had a cardiac catheterization 2 hours ago and has a pressure dressing to his left groin. In addition to taking routine vital signs, the nurse should also check the:

A) strength of the femoral pulse.
B) presence of the pedal pulse.
C) temperature of the right foot.
D) ability to move the left toes.