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madam-professor

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Question 1

The nurse is monitoring the PA pressure of a mechanically ventilated patient. When should the nurse obtain the measurement to accurately assess this pressure?
◦ At the last clear waveform before the baseline rises
◦ At the last clear waveform before the baseline drops
◦ With the patient off of the ventilator
◦ Whenever, because the timing does not matter

Question 2

A patient with a PA catheter has an SVO2 of 90%. For what should the nurse assess this patient?
◦ Anemia
◦ Pain
◦ Fever
◦ Hypothermia
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Marked as best answer by madam-professor on Jun 2, 2019

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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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