A Patient's CVP Reading Suddenly Increased from 10 to 48

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient's CVP reading suddenly increased from 10 to 48 mm Hg.His lungs are clear except for fine rales at the bases.Immediate response should be which of the following?

• A) Nothing; this reading is still within normal limits.
• B) Place a stat call into the physician.
• C) Administer ordered prn Lasix.
• D) Check the transducer level.

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