A patient with a right subclavian triple lumen catheter has a CVP reading of 18 mm Hg. For what symptoms should the nurse assess this patient?

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1. An elevated CVP indicates hypervolemia and/or right ventricular failure because it is a direct measurement of pressure in the right side of the heart. This is manifested by jugular vein distention and peripheral edema.
2. These are not symptoms associated with hypervolemia or right ventricular failure.
3. An elevated CVP would not occur with hypovolemia or hypotension.
4. These are not symptoms associated with hypervolemia or right ventricular failure.

A Patient with a Right Subclavian Triple Lumen Catheter Has