A central venous pressure catheter directly measures the pressure of which portion of the heart?
A)Right atrium
B)Right ventricle
C)Left atrium
D)Left ventricle

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The central venous pressure directly measures the pressure of the right atrium. This gives an indication of the patient's fluid status and cardiac output. Too much fluid for the patient results in high pressures, while low pressures indicate volume depletion and potential hypovolemia.

A Central Venous Pressure Catheter Directly Measures the Pressure of Which