A client in hypovolemic shock has a low pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. This should indicate to the nurse that
a. fluid replacement is needed.
b. pulmonary edema may be developing.
c. resuscitative measures are adequate.
d. the client's left ventricle is failing.
A
The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure corresponds to the left ventricular end-diastolic pressure. A low value in a client with hypovolemic shock may indicate that more volume replacement is needed.
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