PCCN® Exam (Progressive Care Certified Nurse)

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A patient returns to the progressive care unit after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) via the right radial artery. Which of the following assessment findings requires immediate nursing intervention?

The patient reports a pain level of 2/10 at the access site. Capillary refill in the right hand is less than 3 seconds. The patient complains of numbness and tingling in the right fingers. A small amount of bruising is noted around the insertion site.

Correct Answer:

The patient complains of numbness and tingling in the right fingers.

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