The nurse is preparing to use the intermittent fluid bolus thermodilution method to obtain the patient's cardiac output via the pulmonary artery (PA)catheter.Which nursing action is indicated?
A)Zero the transducer at the phlebostatic axis.
B)Place the patient in Trendelenburg position.
C)Warm cardiac output injectate fluid to body temperature.
D)Prepare 20 mL of injectate.

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Zeroing the transducer at the phlebostatic axis ensures accurate pressure readings, which is crucial for obtaining correct cardiac output measurements.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Use the Intermittent Fluid Bolus