Which of the following can occur with excessive pulmonary artery catheter movement?
A) Catheter whip
B) Balloon rupture
C) Catheter knotting
D) Dampened waveform

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Excessive catheter movement can cause catheter knotting.Catheter whip is caused by high cardiac output or abnormal vessel diameter.Balloon rupture is due to loss of balloon elasticity or overinflation.Dampening of the waveform can be caused by air in line,a clot in the system,kinks in line,a catheter tip against the vessel wall,over-wedging,or blood on the transducer.

Which of the Following Can Occur with Excessive Pulmonary Artery