When Caring for the Patient with a Pulmonary Artery (PA)pressure

question 1

Multiple Choice

When caring for the patient with a pulmonary artery (PA) pressure catheter,the nurse observes that the PA waveform indicates that the catheter is in the wedged position.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Zero balance the transducer.
• B) Activate the fast flush system.
• C) Notify the health care provider.
• D) Deflate and reinflate the PA balloon.

---

Definitions:

Heart Disease

A broad term for any condition affecting the heart's function, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and more.

Viral

Pertaining to or caused by a virus; often used to describe infections or diseases that result from the presence of viral agents.

Inflammation

A natural process by which the body's white blood cells and substances they produce protect us from infection with foreign organisms, such as bacteria and viruses, often causing redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Dehydration

A state that occurs when there is a significant reduction in body water, affecting normal physiological operations.