Which hemodynamic parameter is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor to determine the effectiveness of medications given to a patient to reduce left ventricular afterload?
A) Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
B) Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
C) Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)
D) Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)
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