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To establish hemodynamic monitoring for a patient, the nurse zeros the a. cardiac output monitoring system to the level of the left ventricle. b. pressure monitoring system to the level of the catheter tip in the patient. c. pressure monitoring system to the level of the atrium, or the phlebostatic axis. d. pressure monitoring system to the level of the atrium, or the midclavicular line - Answer - c The hemodynamic changes the nurse expects to find after successful initiation of intr...