What Is the Result of Decreased Cardiac Output in a Client

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the result of decreased cardiac output in a client, who is on a prolonged bed rest?

• A) Increase in stroke volume
• B) Increase in heart rate
• C) Increase in venous returns
• D) Increase in diastolic volume

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Definitions:

Free Radicals

Unstable atoms or molecules that have unpaired electrons, which can cause damage to cells, proteins, and DNA by oxidative stress.

Unstable Molecules

Chemical species with a short existence due to an inability to maintain a stable electronic configuration or structure.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all known living organisms.

Major Causes

Principal factors or conditions that lead to a particular outcome or event.