10. which hematologic problem significantly increases the risks associated with pulmonary artery (pa) catheter insertion? a. leukocytosis b. hypovolemia c. hemolytic anemia d. thrombocytopenia ans d thrombocytopenia pa catheter insertion carries a significant risk of bleeding, which is exacerbated when the patient has low levels of platelets. leukocytosis, hypovolemia, and anemia are less likely to directly increase the risks associated with pa insertion.
