The intensive care unit nurse would expect pulmonary artery (PA) catheter monitoring to be used with a patient in which situation?

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Pulmonary artery (PA) catheter monitoring is used to evaluate left ventricular pressures, making option D the correct choice. PA catheter monitoring is not typically used when a patient cannot tolerate hemodynamic monitoring, as it requires an invasive procedure. A central catheter is used for total parenteral nutrition, but PA catheter monitoring is not necessary for this purpose. Similarly, the need for a peripheral intravenous catheter for vasoactive medication administration would not require PA catheter monitoring.

The Intensive Care Unit Nurse Would Expect Pulmonary Artery (PA)