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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?
- To monitor urine output
- To check chest tube function
- To measure central venous pressure (correct)
- To assess cerebral perfusion
In postoperative cardiac patients, what does PAC help with?
In postoperative cardiac patients, what does PAC help with?
- Measuring urine output
- Managing pulmonary hypertension (correct)
- Assessing LV function
- Monitoring ECG abnormalities
Why are urinary catheters essential in postoperative cardiac patients?
Why are urinary catheters essential in postoperative cardiac patients?
- To monitor urine output (correct)
- To measure central venous pressure
- To assess cerebral perfusion
- To check chest tube function
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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