The nurse notes that the transducer for a client's hemodynamic monitoring catheter is above the level of the right atrium. What effect should the nurse expect because of the location of the transducer?
1. Lower readings
2. Higher readings
3. Monitor tracings will be flat lined
4. Inability to adequately zero the device
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Rationale 1: The transducer must remain level with client's right atrium for accurate monitoring. Higher transducer position yields low readings.
Rationale 2: The transducer must remain level with client's right atrium for accurate monitoring. Lower transducer position yields higher readings.
Rationale 3: Flat lined monitor tracings would be expected when the transducer is zeroed.
Rationale 4: The height of the transducer will not affect the ability to zero the transducer.
Global Rationale: The transducer must remain level with client's right atrium for accurate monitoring. Higher transducer position yields low readings and lower transducer position yields higher readings. Flat lined monitor tracings would be expected when the transducer is zeroed. The height of the transducer will not affect the ability to zero the transducer.
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