A nurse is providing discharge education to a client who underwent an endovascular stent graft placement for an AAA. What important information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A) Incorrect - Mild incisional pain is expected after open surgical repair and can be managed with prescribed pain medications. It does not require immediate reporting.

B) Incorrect - Some incisional drainage with slight redness may be normal in the early postoperative period. However, increasing drainage or significant redness may indicate infection and should be reported to the healthcare provider.

C) Correct - Mild swelling of the legs may indicate a fluid retention issue or impaired circulation, which can be a concern after AAA repair. It should be reported for further evaluation.

D) Incorrect - Sudden onset of chest pain is not directly related to the AAA repair and may indicate a different medical emergency that requires immediate attention.

A) Correct - Fasting for at least 8 hours before cerebral angiography is essential to reduce the risk of aspiration during the procedure, as it involves the injection of contrast dye.

B) Incorrect - Chest pain is not a normal sensation during cerebral angiography. If chest pain occurs during the test, the client should inform the healthcare team immediately.

C) Incorrect - While some procedures, like angioplasty, require lying flat for several hours to prevent bleeding, cerebral angiography does not typically require this position after the test.

D) Incorrect - It is essential to stay hydrated after cerebral angiography to help flush out the contrast dye from the system. The client should be encouraged to drink fluids, unless contraindicated for another reason.