Multiple Choice
Which nursing intervention ensures an accurate cardiac output reading for a patient?
A) Administer the injectate within 4 seconds.
B) Use 5 cc of iced saline as the injectate.
C) Ensure that there is a difference of 10°C between the injectate temperature and the patient's body temperature.
D) Inject the fluid into the pulmonary artery distal port.
Correct Answer:
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