What does a rising central venous pressure (CVP) reading indicate in a PCU patient, and what actions could follow?

What does a rising central venous pressure (CVP) reading indicate in a PCU patient, and what actions could follow?

• A. Elevated CVP indicates dehydration; give IV fluids.
• B. Elevated CVP may reflect fluid overload or poor right heart function; adjust fluids/diuretics, assess tamponade or pulmonary embolism; communicate with team.
• C. CVP rising has no clinical significance.
• D. CVP reading should be ignored if blood pressure is stable.

Answer: (B)