A patient in the CCU is undergoing arterial pressure monitoring, and the bedside physiological monitor alarm sounds. Which of the following should the nurse do? Select all that apply
A) Check to see whether the catheter is kinked.
B) Check to see whether the stopcocks are turned the wrong way.
C) Add IV solution through the arterial pressure monitoring system.
D) Make sure that there is sufficient pressure in the pressure bag.
A, B, D
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