Match what hemodynamic indices develop in patients with an extensive pulmonary embolism to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-CVP
A)Normal
B)Decreases
C)Increases
D)Decrease/normal
E)Increase/normal

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In patients with an extensive pulmonary embolism, the pulmonary vascular resistance increases, causing an increase in the right ventricular afterload. This leads to an increase in the central venous pressure (CVP). Therefore, the best choice for this scenario is "C: Increases".

Match What Hemodynamic Indices Develop in Patients with an Extensive