A critical care nurse is caring for a patient with a hemodynamic monitoring system in place. For what complications should the nurse assess? Select all that apply
A) Pneumothorax
B) Infection
C) Atelectasis
D) Bronchospasm
E) Air embolism
Ans: A, B, E
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Complications from use of hemodynamic monitoring systems are uncommon, but can include pneumothorax, infection, and air embolism. Complications of hemodynamic monitoring systems do not include atelectasis or bronchospasm.
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