A child has just had an invasive hemodynamic monitor inserted.After connecting the monitoring device to the monitor,what action should the nurse take next?
A) Assess the child's postprocedural pain status.
B) Document hemodynamic assessments.
C) Have the parents return to the room to comfort the child.
D) Perform hand hygiene and dispose of equipment.

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Immediately after connecting the monitoring device to the monitor,the nurse should begin hemodynamic assessments.If equipment needs to be "zeroed" or calibrated,this is done first.The other actions are important,but in the critically ill child,obtaining immediate and frequent readings is critical.

A Child Has Just Had an Invasive Hemodynamic Monitor Inserted