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Title: The conventional transducer method will be used to measure a patient’s intra-abdominal pressure. ...
Post by: Mitch_ on Apr 5, 2017
The conventional transducer method will be used to measure a patient’s intra-abdominal pressure. Which interventions will the nurse use in this measurement?

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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1. Connect the transducer to the patient’s peripheral intravenous line.
2. Place the head of the patient’s bed flat.
3. Inject 20-25 mL of saline into the indwelling urinary catheter port.
4. Calibrate the transducer at the level of the patient’s pubis.
5. Obtain the measurement at the beginning of respiration.


Title: Re: The conventional transducer method will be used to measure a patient’s intra-abdominal ...
Post by: kocci on Apr 5, 2017
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Title: Re: The conventional transducer method will be used to measure a patient’s intra-abdominal pressure. ...
Post by: Mitch_ on May 19, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to actually provide an explanation, rather than just a letter!