Multiple Choice
When caring for a patient who has an arterial catheter in the radial artery to monitor blood pressure, which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?
A) The patient has a positive Allen test.
B) The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 86 mm Hg.
C) There is redness at the catheter insertion site.
D) The dicrotic notch is visible in the waveform.
Correct Answer:
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