Which of the Following Interventions Should Be Strictly Followed to Ensure

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interventions should be strictly followed to ensure accurate cardiac output readings?

• A) Use 5 mL of iced injectate only.
• B) Inject the fluid into the pulmonary artery port only.
• C) Ensure a difference of at least 5° C between injectate temperature and the patient's body temperature.
• D) Administer the injectate within 4 seconds.

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