NCLEX CHARTS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR NCLEX
Cerebral Angiography
BEFORE
1. Informed consent
2. Explain procedure
3. Lie the patient flat
4. Dye injected into femoral artery. Fluoroscopy & radiologic films taken after injection
5. Procedure Sedation
6. Skin prep; Chosen site shaved
7. Mark peripheral pulses
8. May experience feeling of warmth and metallic taste when dye injected
AFTER
1. Neurological assessment every 15-30 minutes until vitals stable
2. Keep flat in bed 12 to 14 hours
3. Check puncture site every hour
4. Immobilize site for 6 to 8 hours
5. Assess distal pulses, color & temperature
6. Observe symptoms of complications (allergic response to dye, puncture site,
hematoma)
7. Force fluids
8. Accurate I&O
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