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.
Select all that apply.
A) Connect the transducer to the patient's peripheral intravenous line.
B) Place the head of the patient's bed flat.
C) Inject 20-25 mL of saline into the indwelling urinary catheter port.
D) Calibrate the transducer at the level of the patient's pubis.
E) Obtain the measurement at the beginning of respiration.
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