The Nurse Is Obtaining a Thermodilution Cardiac Output Measurement from a Pulmonary

The nurse is obtaining a thermodilution cardiac output measurement from a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) . Which techniques should the nurse use?. Select all that apply.

A) Keep the injectate at least 10°F below room temperature.
B) Inject the injectate over 30-45 seconds.
C) Inject the injectate smoothly.
D) Inject the standard amount of injectate for the brand of catheter.
E) Perform three measurements 1 to 2 minutes apart.