A client's pulmonary artery wedge pressure is 1 mmHg. Which of ...

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A client's pulmonary artery wedge pressure is 1 mmHg. Which of the following health problems can cause this low pressure? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Altered left ventricular function
  2. Dehydration
  3. Elevations in blood volume
  4. Hemorrhage
  5. Hypovolemia
  6. Peripheral edema

Question 2

A client is at risk for coronary artery disease. Which of the following should the nurse instruct as modifiable risk factors for this health condition? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Alcohol consumption
  2. Diabetes mellitus
  3. Family history
  4. Gender
  5. Low daily fruit intake
  6. Psychosocial index

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Answer to Question 1

2, 4, 5
The pulmonary artery wedge pressure will be abnormally low in patients who are hypovolemic, dehydrated, or hemorrhaging. Elevated levels occur in patients who have altered left ventricular function or elevations in blood volume. Peripheral edema does not impact the client's pulmonary artery wedge pressure.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 5, 6
Nonmodifiable risk factors are age, gender, and family history. Modifiable risk factors include hyperlipidemia, hypertension, tobacco abuse, diabetes mellitus, abdominal obesity, lack of physical activity, low daily fruit and vegetable intake, alcohol consumption, and psychosocial index.