Which of the following actions has the highest priority for maintaining safety when caring for a patient with a PA catheter?
1. Obtain pressures per protocol.
2. Administer fluids and medications via pump.
3. Maintain asepsis when providing line care.
4. Obtain lab values as ordered.
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Rationale 1: This is not of the highest priority for safety in a patient with a PA catheter.
Rationale 2: This is not of the highest priority for safety in a patient with a PA catheter.
Rationale 3: The presence of all invasive lines can lead to infection and sepsis. Preventing infection is the highest priority in maintaining patient safety.
Rationale 4: This is not of the highest priority for safety in a patient with a PA catheter.
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