3. A nurse is managing a patient with an arterial line. The waveform suddenly flattens. What is the first technical troubleshooting step the nurse should perform?
A.
Administer a vasodilator
B.
Check for kinks in the tubing, air bubbles, or disconnection, and flush the line
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C.
Zero the transducer
D.
Calibrate the monitor
📖 Additional Information
Administer a vasodilator
Check for kinks in the tubing, air bubbles, or disconnection, and flush the line
