When hemodynamic monitoring is ordered for a patient, a catheter is inserted into the appropriate blood
Vessel or heart chamber. When assessing a patient who has such a device in place, the nurse should check which of the following components? Select all that apply.

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To perform hemodynamic monitoring, a CVP, pulmonary artery, or arterial catheter is introduced into the appropriate blood vessel or heart chamber. It is connected to a pressure monitoring system that has several components. Included among these are a transducer, a flush system, and a pressure bag. A pressure monitoring system does not have a leveler or an oscillator.

When Hemodynamic Monitoring Is Ordered for a Patient, a Catheter