The charge nurse is supervising care for a group of patients monitored with a variety of invasive hemodynamic devices.Which patient should the charge nurse evaluate first?

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A high pulmonary artery occlusion pressure of 25 mm Hg combined with low oxygen saturation is indicative of fluid volume overload and warrants priority action because the patient is at risk for hypoxemia.A CVP of 6 mm Hg and 40 mL of hourly urine output are acceptable assessment findings.A patient with a normal blood pressure and with a slightly dampened waveform does not require immediate action.A pulmonary artery pressure of 25/10 mm Hg and a normal oxygen saturation does not require immediate treatment.

The Charge Nurse Is Supervising Care for a Group of Patients