Multiple Choice
A patient's central venous pressure (CVP) reading suddenly increased from 10 to 48 mm Hg.His lungs are clear except for fine rales at the bases.What should the nurse do next?
A) Nothing as this reading is still within normal limits.
B) Place a STAT call into the physician.
C) Administer ordered prn Lasix.
D) Check the level of the transducer.
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