The Nurse Is Obtaining a Thermodilution Cardiac Output Measurement from a Pulmonary

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is obtaining a thermodilution cardiac output measurement from a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) . Which techniques should the nurse use?. Select all that apply.

• A) Keep the injectate at least 10°F below room temperature.
• B) Inject the injectate over 30-45 seconds.
• C) Inject the injectate smoothly.
• D) Inject the standard amount of injectate for the brand of catheter.
• E) Perform three measurements 1 to 2 minutes apart.

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Definitions:

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