Which of the following would be the preferred method of monitoring the fluid volume status of a patient in ICU?

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Central venous pressure monitoring would be the preferred method of monitoring fluid volume status in an ICU patient as it provides a measure of the filling pressure in the right atrium, which is a reflection of the patient's intravascular volume status. Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring may also be used for more invasive monitoring in certain cases, but it is not the preferred initial choice for monitoring fluid volume status. Arterial pressure monitoring and intra-aortic balloon pump monitoring do not provide information about fluid volume status.

Which of the Following Would Be the Preferred Method of Monitoring