Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a patient with a left radial arterial line and a pulmonary artery catheter inserted into the right subclavian vein. Which action by the nurse best ensures the safety of the patient being monitored with invasive hemodynamic monitoring lines?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Ensuring alarm limits are active provides immediate alerts for critical changes, enhancing patient safety.