The patient is being sent home from the hospital after a cardiac catheterization.What should the nurse instruct the patient to do first if bleeding should occur at the femoral artery puncture site?

A) Call the physician.
B) Call 9-1-1.
C) Apply pressure to the site.
D) Apply a new bandage.

Wounds to the groin area can result in a large amount of blood loss,which is not always visible.If bleeding should occur at the femoral artery puncture site,the patient should apply direct pressure immediately.At home,the patient may apply pressure with clean towels or linen.The patient should call the physician as soon as possible after homeostasis is established.The patient should call 9-1-1 as soon as possible after applying pressure to the site.