When Performing an Initial Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP),what Are

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Multiple Choice

When performing an initial pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) ,what are the best nursing actions?

• A) Inflate the balloon for no more than 8 to 10 seconds while noting the waveform change.
• B) Inflate the balloon with air, recording the volume necessary to obtain a reading.
• C) Maintain the balloon in the inflated position for 8 hours following insertion.
• D) Zero reference and level the air-fluid interface of the transducer at the level of the phlebostatic axis.
• E) Inflate and deflate the balloon on an hourly schedule

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