The nurse is caring for a client with a left radial arterial line. Which of the following assessments indicates a need for the nurse to take action?

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The change in temperature of the left hand suggests that blood flow to the left hand is impaired. The flush system needs to be changed every 96 hours. A mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 75 mm Hg is normal. Flush systems for hemodynamic monitoring are set up to deliver 3-6 mL/hour of flush solution.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Left