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The nurse would expect which change in cardiac output for a patient with fluid volume overload?
A) Increased preload.
B) Decreased afterload.
C) Decreased tissue perfusion.
D) Increased heart rate.
Fluid Volume Overload
A medical condition where there is too much fluid in the blood, leading to swelling and other related symptoms.
Cardiac Output
The volume of blood the heart pumps per minute, a crucial parameter in assessing cardiac function.
Increased Preload
A condition where there is an increased volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole, leading to enhanced cardiac output.
- Observe and assess cardiac output for patient management.
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Learning Objectives
- Observe and assess cardiac output for patient management.
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