A client's right atrial pressure is measured as being 6 mmHg. The nurse would document which of the following regarding this client's pressure?
1. Right arterial pressure within normal limits
2. Right arterial pressure below normal limits
3. Right arterial pressure above normal limits
4. Right arterial pressure unable to obtain
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The normal range for right atrial pressure or central venous pressure is 0 to 8 mmHg.The nurse would document "right arterial pressure within normal limits." The other choices are incorrect interpretations of the client's right arterial pressure measurement.
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