Multiple Choice
Which assessment data obtained by the nurse when caring for a patient with a left radial arterial line indicates a need for the nurse to take action?
A) The left hand is cooler than the right hand.
B) The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 75 mm Hg.
C) The system is delivering only 3 mL of flush solution per hour.
D) The flush bag and tubing were last changed 3 days previously.
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