When caring for the patient with a pulmonary artery (PA)pressure catheter,the nurse observes that the PA waveform indicates that the catheter is in the wedged position.Which action should the nurse take next?

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When the catheter is in the wedge position,blood flow past the catheter is obstructed,placing the patient at risk for pulmonary infarction.A health care provider or advanced practice nurse should be called to reposition the catheter.The other actions will not correct the wedging of the PA catheter.

When Caring for the Patient with a Pulmonary Artery (PA)pressure