Which Observation Indicates Pulsus Paradoxus on a Patient's Arterial Pressure

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which observation indicates pulsus paradoxus on a patient's arterial pressure waveform?

• A) The waveform has tall, tented waves.
• B) The pulse pressure is above 20 mm Hg on exhalation.
• C) There is a decrease of more than 10 mm Hg in the arterial waveform before inhalation.
• D) There is a single, nonperfused beat.

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