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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Assessing Right Ventricular Preload Changes

Very Hard Physiological Adaptation Hemodynamics

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with severe chest pain, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath. The initial assessment reveals a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg, a heart rate of 120 beats per minute, and cool, clammy skin. The healthcare team is concerned about the possibility of cardiogenic shock due to a suspected myocardial infarction. A central venous catheter is inserted to monitor hemodynamics. Which of the following measurements obtained from the central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring would best indicate a decrease in right ventricular preload?

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