The nurse is caring for a patient in the critical care area whose fluid volume status needs to be assessed closely. The most likely type of monitoring that will be used is which of the following?

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Central venous pressure monitoring allows for accurate assessment of a patient's fluid status within the central circulation and is frequently used in critical care settings for this purpose. Arterial pressure monitoring provides data on blood pressure, but is not the most accurate for assessing fluid status. Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring and intra-aortic balloon pump monitoring may be used for other purposes, but are not specifically designed for assessing fluid volume status.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Critical