An Arterial Catheter Is Inserted in the Right Brachial Artery

An arterial catheter is inserted in the right brachial artery to monitor a patient's blood pressure. Which information obtained by the nurse indicates that a complication of arterial pressure monitoring may be occurring?

A) The Allen test is positive.
B) The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 102 mm Hg.
C) The dicrotic notch is visible in the waveform.
D) The right hand is numb.

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