Multiple Choice
While assisting with the placement of a pulmonary artery (PA) catheter,the nurse notes that the catheter is correctly placed when the balloon is inflated and the monitor shows a
A) typical PA pressure waveform.
B) tracing of the systemic arterial pressure.
C) tracing of the systemic vascular resistance.
D) typical PA wedge pressure (PAWP) tracing.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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