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ATI advanced med surg RN 46 Exam ( 30 Questions)

Question 1 of 30 :

While caring for a patient with a pulmonary artery catheter, the nurse notes the pulmonary artery pressure to be significantly higher than previously recorded values. The nurse assesses respirations to be unlabored at 16 breaths/min, oxygen saturation of 98% on 3 L of oxygen via nasal cannula, and lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally. What is the priority nursing action?

A Obtain a stat chest x-ray to verify proper catheter placement.

B Zero reference and level the catheter at the phlebostatic-axis.

C Increase supplemental oxygen and notify respiratory therapy.

D Notify the provider immediately of the assessment findings.

Practice Test

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