When hemodynamic monitoring is ordered for a patient, a catheter is inserted into the appropriate blood vessel or heart chamber
When assessing a patient who has such a device in place, the nurse should check which of the following components? Select all that apply.
A) A transducer
B) A flush system
C) A leveler
D) A pressure bag
E) An oscillator
Ans: A, B, D
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To perform hemodynamic monitoring, a CVP, pulmonary artery, or arterial catheter is introduced into the appropriate blood vessel or heart chamber. It is connected to a pressure monitoring system that has several components. Included among these are a transducer, a flush system, and a pressure bag. A pressure monitoring system does not have a leveler or an oscillator.
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