The Nurse Identifies a Collaborative Problem of Potential for Arterial

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies a collaborative problem of potential for arterial trauma secondary to displacement of the balloon for a patient with an IABP.What is an appropriate nursing action for this problem?

• A) Administer prophylactic heparin as ordered.
• B) Check the insertion site for bleeding every hour.
• C) Measure the patient's urinary output every hour.
• D) Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees.

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