A Patient Has a Pressure-Monitoring Device Inserted After an Acute

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient has a pressure-monitoring device inserted after an acute myocardial infarction. Which action should the nurse take to minimize the risk of overdampened measurements? Select all that apply.

• A) Ensure tubing is without kinks.
• B) Add tubing to the flush system.
• C) Remove all air from the flush system.
• D) Inflate the pressure bag to 300 mm Hg.
• E) Maintain adequate normal saline in the flush bag.

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