Question

The nurse determines that a large amount of crystalloid fluids administered to a patient in septic shock is effective when hemodynamic monitoring reveals what?

a. CO of 2.6 L/min
b. CVP of 15 mm Hg
c. PAWP of 4 mm Hg
d. Heart rate (HR) of 106 bpm

Answer 1

A CVP of 15 mm Hg would indicate that the fluid administration is effective in a patient with septic shock.

Step-by-step explanation:

In septic shock, a large amount of crystalloid fluids can be effective in improving hemodynamic monitoring. One indicator of the effectiveness of fluid administration is the central venous pressure (CVP). A CVP of 15 mm Hg would indicate that the fluid administration is effective. The CVP is the pressure within the right atrium of the heart, and a value of 15 mm Hg suggests adequate filling of the heart and venous system.