Which Assessment Finding Obtained by the Nurse When Caring for a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding obtained by the nurse when caring for a patient with a right radial arterial line indicates a need for the nurse to take action?

• A)The right hand feels cooler than the left hand.
• B)The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 77 mm Hg.
• C)The system is delivering 3 mL of flush solution per hour.
• D)The flush bag and tubing were last changed 2 days previously.

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