Which of the Following Is the BEST Indirect Method for a Physical

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST indirect method for a physical therapist to measure an increase in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure?

• A)Pulse oximetry
• B)Arterial blood gases
• C)Auscultation
• D)Pitting edema scale

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