Pressure must be placed over the site of insertion of the catheter used for an angiogram, or a(n) ______________   may form.

A. "A catheter is inserted into a vein or artery and is threaded into the heart." This accurately describes the procedure, which involves threading a catheter to evaluate heart function and diagnose conditions.

B. "No consent is needed for the procedure.": Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure, and informed consent is always required.

C. "The patient may go home 1 hour after the procedure.": Patients are usually observed for several hours to ensure there are no complications.

D. "Nothing by mouth should be administered for at least 12 hours prior to the procedure.": NPO status is generally 6–8 hours before the procedure, not 12 hours.

A. Unit secretary: While the unit secretary may assist with transcription, they are not authorized to verify medical orders.

B. Director of nurses: This role oversees broader administrative and supervisory responsibilities, not routine order verification.

C. LPN/LVN in charge: While LPNs/LVNs play vital roles, verifying orders typically falls under the RN's scope of practice.

D. Administrative RN: Verifying transcribed orders is a professional nursing responsibility, often performed by the RN to ensure accuracy and compliance with the physician's orders.