Catheters can be placed into an artery, most commonly the radial or ____ artery, for the purpose of monitoring intra-arterial pressure.

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While catheters can be placed in several arteries for intra-arterial pressure monitoring, the most common locations are the radial and femoral arteries. However, between the two options given, A) femoral is the better choice as it is also commonly used for this purpose.

Catheters Can Be Placed into an Artery, Most Commonly the Radial