A patient has a CVP reading of 12 mmHg.What does this indicate?
A) Hypervolemia
B) Hypovolemia
C) Decreased right ventricular preload
D) Increased left atrial preload

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A CVP reading of 12mmHg indicates hypervolemia.Normal CVP values range from 0 to 7 mm Hg (0 to 10-cm of H₂O).The CVP pressure is a direct reflection of vascular volume and venous return.As vascular volume increases,CVP values will also increase (> 7 mmHg or > 10 cmH20).

A Patient Has a CVP Reading of 12 MmHg