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What is the purpose of placing a central venous catheter in a postoperative cardiac patient?
What is the purpose of placing a central venous catheter in a postoperative cardiac patient?
In postoperative cardiac patients, what does PAC help with?
In postoperative cardiac patients, what does PAC help with?
Why are urinary catheters essential in postoperative cardiac patients?
Why are urinary catheters essential in postoperative cardiac patients?
What is the purpose of monitoring potassium and glucose levels in postoperative cardiac patients?
What is the purpose of monitoring potassium and glucose levels in postoperative cardiac patients?
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Why is chest radiograph done in the postoperative period for cardiac patients?
Why is chest radiograph done in the postoperative period for cardiac patients?
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What should be monitored and documented regarding chest tubes in postoperative cardiac patients?
What should be monitored and documented regarding chest tubes in postoperative cardiac patients?
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