Which action is a priority for the nurse to take when the low pressure alarm sounds for a patient who has an arterial line in the left radial artery?

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The low pressure alarm indicates a drop in the patient's blood pressure,which may be caused by cardiac dysrhythmias.There is no indication to rezero the equipment.Pallor of the left hand would be caused by occlusion of the radial artery by the arterial catheter,not by low pressure.There is no indication of a need for flushing the line.

Which Action Is a Priority for the Nurse to Take