A client has a pulmonary artery catheter for monitoring and to ensure fluid balance. When measuring pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, the nurse forgets to deflate the balloon and leaves it inflated
What outcome can be the result of this action by the nurse? A) Pulmonary embolism
B) Pulmonary edema
C) A myocardial infarction
D) Pulmonary infarction
D
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When measuring pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, the balloon must be deflated immediately after the pressure is measured to avoid pulmonary infarction from prolonged blockage of capillary blood flow. Pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, and myocardial infarction would not be the result of not deflating the balloon initially.
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