When the pulmonary artery catheter is inserted, the balloon is inflated in the right atrium before it is inserted further. This is done to:
A) allow the catheter to float.
B) decrease the risk of premature ventricular contractions.
C) allow the catheter to enter the right ventricle more easily.
D) make the catheter more visible on a chest x-ray.
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