An Arterial Catheter Is Inserted in the Right Brachial Artery

question 11

Multiple Choice

An arterial catheter is inserted in the right brachial artery to monitor a patient's blood pressure. Which information obtained by the nurse indicates that a complication of arterial pressure monitoring may be occurring?

• A) The Allen test is positive.
• B) The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 102 mm Hg.
• C) The dicrotic notch is visible in the waveform.
• D) The right hand is numb.

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