The nurse is caring for a client with hemodynamic monitoring. Right atrial pressure is 2 mm Hg. The nurse anticipates which request by the physician ?
A. Saline infusion
B. Morphine sulfate
C. No treatment, continue monitoring
D. Intravenous furosemide
Ans: A. Saline infusion
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