A client is scheduled to undergo percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Which statement by the nurse best explains the procedure to the client?*1 pointa. "PTCA involves opening a blocked artery with an inflatable balloon located on the end of a catheter."b. "PTCA involves cutting away blockages with a special catheter."c. "PTCA involves passing a catheter through the coronary arteries to find blocked arteries."d. "PTCA involves inserting grafts to divert blood from blocked coronary arteries."

he procedure in which a balloon is advanced into a blood vessel to the area in which the plaque has formed is calledSelect one:a.percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.b.embolectomy.c.coronary artery bypass graft.d.coronary stent.Clear my choice

Mark’s doctor found that he had severe plaque buildup inside his arteries. What procedure would Mark’s doctor recommend to treat his condition? A. atherectomy B. valvuloplasty C. cardiac catheterization D. cardiopulmonary resuscitation E. bypass surgery

Choose the correct sentences below;A. PTA/stent implantation is mostly applied for long-segment femoro-popliteal stenosesB. Prosthetic grafts has a lower infection rate compared with autologous graftC. Fogarty balloon catheter embolectomy is the "gold standard" for the treatment of acute embolic limb ischemiaD. Infrapopliteal saphenous vein bypass gives the best long term patency

A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a cardiac catheterization through the right femoral artery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?A. Monitor the client's vital signs once every hour.B. Elevate the head of the client's bed to a 45° angle.C. Restrict the client's fluid intake.D. Instruct the client not to bend the affected leg.

surgical procedure that removes a blood vessel from another part of the body and inserts it into the coronary (heart) circulation.