The health care provider is planning to insert a pulmonary artery catheter into a patient. What should the nurse explain to the patient as being the purpose of this device? Select all that apply.

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1. A pulmonary artery is used to determine hemodynamic stability in cardiac disorders, such as heart failure.
2. The pulmonary artery catheter is used to guide medication effects, such as vasodilators.
3. The pulmonary artery catheter is used to monitor cardiac function during vascular procedures, such as abdominal aneurysm repair.
4. The pulmonary artery catheter is used to assess cardiac output.
5. The pulmonary artery catheter is not used to continuously monitor blood pressure.

The Health Care Provider Is Planning to Insert a Pulmonary