While Caring for a Patient with a Pulmonary Arterial Catheter

question 23

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with a pulmonary arterial catheter, the nurse notes that the number of centimeters of exposed catheter has decreased. What nursing action is indicated?

• A) Report this finding immediately; the patient may need another chest X-ray to check for placement.
• B) Flush the ports.
• C) Obtain a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure.
• D) Zero balance the system.

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