The Nurse Is Monitoring the PA Pressure of a Mechanically

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring the PA pressure of a mechanically ventilated patient. When should the nurse obtain the measurement to accurately assess this pressure?

• A) Whenever, because the timing does not matter
• B) At the last clear waveform before the baseline drops
• C) At the last clear waveform before the baseline rises
• D) With the patient off of the ventilator

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