A Client Has an Intra-Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring Line

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client has an intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring line.The nurse notes bright red blood on the client's sheets.What action should the nurse perform first?

• A) Assess the insertion site.
• B) Change the client's sheets.
• C) Put on a pair of gloves.
• D) Assess blood pressure.

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