When Caring for the Patient with a Pulmonary Artery (PA)pressure

question 1

Multiple Choice

When caring for the patient with a pulmonary artery (PA) pressure catheter,the nurse observes that the PA waveform indicates that the catheter is in the wedged position.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Zero balance the transducer.
• B) Activate the fast flush system.
• C) Notify the health care provider.
• D) Deflate and reinflate the PA balloon.

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