Where Should the Distal Tip of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter

question 10

Multiple Choice

Where should the distal tip of the pulmonary artery catheter rest when properly placed in the vascular system?

• A) Pulmonary artery
• B) Vena cava or right atrium
• C) Left ventricle
• D) Coronary artery

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