The Nurse Is Attempting to Increase Contractility to Improve Cardiac

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to increase contractility to improve cardiac output in a patient with acute exacerbation of heart failure. Which measure would be helpful to improve cardiac contractility?

• A) Administering magnesium sulfate
• B) Encouraging the patient to exercise
• C) Giving the patient a beta-adrenergic blocking medication
• D) Correcting oxygenation and mild respiratory acidosis

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