Which action will the nurse need to do when preparing to assist with the insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter?
a. Determine if the cardiac troponin level is elevated.
b. Auscultate heart and breath sounds during insertion.
c. Place the patient on NPO status before the procedure.
d. Attach cardiac monitoring leads before the procedure.
ANS: D
Dysrhythmias can occur as the catheter is floated through the right atrium and ventricle, and it is important for the nurse to monitor for these during insertion. Pulmonary artery catheter insertion does not require anesthesia, and the patient will not need to be NPO. Changes in cardiac troponin or heart and breath sounds are not expected during pulmonary artery catheter insertion.
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