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A client with pancreatitis has been transferred to the intensive care unit. The nurse assesses a pulmonary arterial wedge pressure (PAWP) of 14 mmHg. Based on this finding, the nurse would want to further assess for what additional correlating wedge pressure data?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
PAWP of 14 mmHg is elevated, suggesting left ventricular overload. Rales (B) indicate pulmonary edema, correlating with high PAWP. BP drop (A), fever (C), and dry membranes (D) are unrelated.