A Nurse Observes a Cardiologist Multiplying the Heart Rate by Stroke

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse observes a cardiologist multiplying the heart rate by stroke volume.What is the cardiologist measuring?

• A) Vascular resistance
• B) Preload
• C) Cardiac output
• D) Ejection fraction

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