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A patient's hemodynamic parameters include the following: right atrial pressure (RAP) of 13 mm Hg, pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) of 8 mm Hg, systemic vascular resistance (SVR) of 1,000 dynes/sec/cm2, cardiac output (CO) of 4.9 L/min, cardiac index (CI) of 3.5 L/min, and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) of 280 dynes/sec/cm2. Which heart function should cause the nurse concern?
Acetylcholine
A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays an important role in muscle contraction and the regulation of activities in the brain.
Triggers Muscle Contractions
Stimuli that induce shortening and activation of muscle fibers, leading to movement or tension.
Neurotransmitter
Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one nerve cell to another, influencing various bodily functions and emotions.
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