To Obtain Accurate Continuous Blood Pressure Readings Via a Radial

To obtain accurate continuous blood pressure readings via a radial arterial catheter, the nurse places the air-filled interface of the stopcock at the phlebostatic axis.  Where is it located?

A) Angle of Louis at 2nd intercostal space (ICS) to left of sternal border
B) Aortic area at 2nd ICS to right of sternal border
C) Level of atria at 4th ICS, ½ anterior-posterior (AP) diameter
D) 5th ICS at mid clavicular line (MCL)

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