The nurse identifies a collaborative problem of potential for arterial trauma secondary to displacement of the balloon for a patient with an IABP.What is an appropriate nursing action for this problem?
A) Administer prophylactic heparin as ordered.
B) Check the insertion site for bleeding every hour.
C) Measure the patient's urinary output every hour.
D) Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees.
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