A floor nurse is receiving
Explanation
• An increase in pulmonary artery wedge pressure indicates an increase in fluid and pressure in the pulmonary circulation, leading to pulmonary edema and crackles. This is indicative of left-sided heart failure
• Hypervolemia is another cause for high wedge pressures and hypertension would be expected if this was the cause
• Incorrect: Polyuria is unlikely because heart failure results in a decrease in perfusion and low urine output
• Incorrect: Acidosis is more likely with heart failure