The nurse is caring for a patient in the critical care area whose fluid volume status needs to be closely assessed. Which type of monitoring should the nurse expect for this patient?
1. arterial pressure monitoring
2. pulmonary artery pressure monitoring
3. central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring
4. intra-aortic balloon pump monitoring
Correct Answer: 3
CVP is used to monitor fluid volume status. Arterial pressure monitoring would not measure central venous pressure. Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring is used to evaluate left ventricular and overall cardiac function. An intra-aortic balloon pump is not used for pressure monitoring.
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What will be an ideal response?
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