A patient has a balloon-tipped, flow-directed catheter in place in the pulmonary artery. Which pressure can the respiratory therapist expect to obtain from the proximal lumen?

A. MAP
B. CVP
C. PCWP
D. PAP


Answer: B. CVP

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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A) True B) False

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