Which Statement Expresses the Correct Order When Working with an Invasive

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement expresses the correct order when working with an invasive pressure monitor?

• A) Level the transducer, locate the phlebostatic axis, zero the transducer, and take the reading.
• B) Locate the phlebostatic axis, level the transducer, zero the transducer, and take the reading.
• C) Take the reading, level the transducer, locate the phlebostatic axis, and zero the transducer.
• D) Locate the phlebostatic axis, zero the transducer, level the transducer, and take the reading.

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