When Preparing to Assist with the Insertion of a Pulmonary

question 24

Multiple Choice

When preparing to assist with the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter, the nurse will plan to

• A) check cardiac enzymes before insertion.
• B) auscultate heart sounds during insertion.
• C) place the patient on NPO status before the procedure.
• D) attach cardiac monitoring leads before the procedure.

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