The nurse is preparing to obtain a right atrial pressure (RAP/CVP)reading.What are the most appropriate nursing actions?

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To obtain an accurate right atrial pressure (RAP/CVP)reading,the transducer system should be zero referenced and leveled with the phlebostatic axis to ensure accurate readings; the value should be obtained during end exhalation,and any obtained measure should be evaluated in light of the patient's physiological parameters and physical assessment.The catheter does not need to be flushed before measurement because continuous saline flush is part of the RAP system.There is no balloon with a right atrial pressure (RAP/CVP)catheter.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Obtain a Right Atrial Pressure