Which Medication Should A Nurse Have On Hand When Removing A Sheath After Cardiac Catheterization?

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Which Medication Should A Nurse Have On Hand When Removing A Sheath After Cardiac Catheterization?

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Atropine Explanation: Removing the sheath after cardiac catheterization may cause a vasovagal response, including bradycardia. The nurse should have atropine on hand to increase the client's heart rate if this occurs. Heparin thins the blood; clients should stop taking it before the sheath removal. Protamine sulfate is an antidote to heparin, but the nurse shouldn't administer it during sheath removal. Adenosine treats tachyarrhythmias.

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