The nurse is concerned that a patient's intracranial pressure monitor readings are incorrect
What can the nurse do to ensure that the monitor is measuring accurately? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Check the location of the stopcocks.
2. Check the position of the transducer.
3. Check the monitoring line for air.
4. Ensure the catheter is not obstructed.
5. Check to make sure the dressing is dry.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: One reason for inaccurate intracranial pressure readings would be an incorrect position of the stopcocks.
Rationale 2: One reason for inaccurate intracranial pressure readings would be an incorrect position of the transducer.
Rationale 3: One reason for inaccurate intracranial pressure readings would be air in the monitoring line.
Rationale 4: One reason for inaccurate intracranial pressure readings would be the catheter being obstructed.
Rationale 5: The condition of the dressing will not impact the accuracy of intracranial pressure readings.
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