A nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who has a pulmonary artery catheter in place. The nurse obtains the following hemodynamic readings: pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) 45/25 mmHg, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) 22 mmHg, cardiac output (CO) 3.2 L/min, and systemic vascular resistance (SVR) 1800 dynes/sec/cm⁵. What is the priority nursing assessment for this patient?

• 1 Assess for signs and symptoms of left-sided heart failure including dyspnea, crackles, and decreased oxygen saturation. ✓ 정답
• 2 Monitor for signs of right-sided heart failure such as jugular venous distention and peripheral edema.
• 3 Evaluate for signs of hypovolemic shock including decreased urine output and altered mental status.
• 4 Check for manifestations of septic shock such as fever, increased white blood cell count, and hypotension.

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