The nurse is preparing to measure a client's pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). In what position will the nurse place the client for the most accurate results?
a. Supine, with the head elevated to 45 de-grees
b. Supine, with the head elevated to 30 de-grees
c. Reverse Trendelenburg position at 15 de-grees
d. Supine, with the head of the bed flat
A
To measure PAWP accurately, the client should be placed in supine position, with the head ele-vated to 45 degrees.
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