Following Balloon Inflation,the Tip of a Correctly Placed Swan-Ganz Catheter

question 14

Multiple Choice

Following balloon inflation,the tip of a correctly placed Swan-Ganz catheter lies in the:

• A) right atrium.
• B) superior vena cava.
• C) pulmonary artery.
• D) right ventricle.

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