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

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The left hand is cooler than the right hand.
• B) The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 75 mm Hg.
• C) The system is delivering only 3 mL of flush solution per hour.
• D) The flush bag and tubing were last changed 3 days previously.

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