The nurse is obtaining a thermodilution cardiac output measurement from a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC). Which techniques should the nurse use? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Keep the injectate at least 10°F below room temperature.
2. Inject the injectate over 30–45 seconds.
3. Inject the injectate smoothly.
4. Inject the standard amount of injectate for the brand of catheter.
5. Perform three measurements 1 to 2 minutes apart.
3,4,5
Rationale 1: The injectate is kept at room temperature.
Rationale 2: The injectate should be injected in less than 4 seconds.
Rationale 3: The injectate should be injected smoothly.
Rationale 4: Using more or less than the standard amount of injectate will invalidate the measurement.
Rationale 5: The average of three measurements obtained 1 to 2 minutes apart is considered the cardiac output.
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