A patient with congestive heart failure is receiving scheduled doses of an intravenous diuretic.After administering the drug,which finding would indicate to the nurse that the drug was effective? A)A pulmonary artery wedge pressure of 16 mmHg B)Pulmonary artery pressure of 34/16 mmHg C)Systemic vascular resistance of 1400 dynes/sec/cm^-5 D)A right atrial pressure of 5 mmHg

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A right atrial pressure of 5 mmHg indicates effective reduction of fluid volume and pressure in the heart, which is a goal in treating congestive heart failure with diuretics. Lower right atrial pressure suggests reduced preload and less stress on the heart, which is beneficial in heart failure management.

A Patient with Congestive Heart Failure Is Receiving Scheduled Doses