A patient has an arterial pressure catheter placed in the radial artery for access for frequent arterial sampling for blood gas analysis.When the low-pressure alarm is activated,what should the nurse assess the patient for?
A) Cardiac dysrhythmias
B) Thrombus formation around the catheter
C) Signs of impaired circulation to the hand
D) Signs of inflammation around the insertion site
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