Which action should the nurse take when the low pressure alarm sounds for a patient who has an arterial line in the right radial artery?

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The low pressure alarm indicates a drop in the patient's blood pressure, which may be caused by cardiac dysrhythmias. There is no indication to rezero the equipment. Pallor of the right hand would be caused by occlusion of the radial artery by the arterial catheter, not by low pressure. There is no indication of a need for flushing the line.

Which Action Should the Nurse Take When the Low Pressure