While Caring for a Patient with a Pulmonary Artery Catheter,the

question 1

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery catheter,the nurse notes the pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) to be significantly higher than previously recorded values.The nurse assesses respirations to be unlabored at 16 breaths/min,oxygen saturation of 98% on 3 L of oxygen via nasal cannula,and lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally.What is the priority nursing action?

• A) Increase supplemental oxygen and notify respiratory therapy.
• B) Notify the provider immediately of the assessment findings.
• C) Obtain a stat chest x-ray film to verify proper catheter placement.
• D) Zero reference and level the catheter at the phlebostatic axis.

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