Which of These Findings Is the Best Indicator That the Fluid

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of these findings is the best indicator that the fluid resuscitation for a patient with hypovolemic shock has been successful?

• A) Hemoglobin is within normal limits.
• B) Urine output is 60 mL over the last hour.
• C) Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is normal.
• D) Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 65 mm Hg.

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Definitions:

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to chemical stimuli, such as taste or smell.

Middle Ear

The air-filled central cavity of the ear, behind the eardrum, containing the three smallest bones in the body that are involved in the transmission of sound vibrations.

Stapes

The smallest bone in the human body, located in the middle ear, playing a critical role in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, playing a key role in the mechanics of hearing.