A family member of a critically ill patient is verbalizing the purpose of hemodynamic monitoring. Which statement indicates that the family member needs more education?
A) "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much blood is in the arteries and veins."
B) "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much blood comes out of the heart each minute."
C) "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much oxygen is left in the blood after it circulates through the body."
D) "The hemodynamic monitor can measure how much pressure is in the heart."
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