Which Action Will the Nurse Need to Do When Preparing

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which action will the nurse need to do when preparing to assist with the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter?

• A) Determine if the cardiac troponin level is elevated.
• B) Auscultate heart and breath 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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