Which Action Is a Priority for the Nurse to Take

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which action is a priority for the nurse to take when the low pressure alarm sounds for a patient who has an arterial line in the left radial artery?

• A) Fast flush the arterial line.
• B) Check the left hand for pallor.
• C) Assess for cardiac dysrhythmias.
• D) Rezero the monitoring equipment.

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