Anurse is caring for a client who underwent cardiac catheterization. the client's skin was found to be blanched, and there was formation of edema of 15.2 cm (1-6 inches) at the site of catheterization. upon further assessment, the skin was found to be cool, and the client complains of tenderness. which condition does the nurse expect? phlebitis infection infiltration circulatory overload

The correct answer is: Infection .

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that includes the insertion of hollow tube into a large blood vessel that leads to the heart for the examination of the heart working. It is used to measure the flow and the blood pressure of the heart in order to diagnose and potentially treat cardiovascular diseases and conditions. Complications of this procedure might be: bruising, bleeding, infections where the catheter is put into the body, allergic reactions to medications, damage of the artery..

infiltration

Explanation:

type 2 happens when excess consumption of high-sugar foods flood the blood supply with glucose and reduce the production and effectiveness of insulin. if a person has prediabetes, they can reduce the risk of full diabetes through regular exercise and a balanced, low-sugar diet.