The Therapist Is Monitoring a Patient in the CICU with a Cardiac

question 14

Multiple Choice

The therapist is monitoring a patient in the CICU with a cardiac abnormality. They notice a narrowing pulse pressure. Which of the following could result?
I. A low stroke volume
II. Increased cardiac output
III. Poor ventricular function
IV. Impaired venous return

• A) I and III only
• B) II and IV only
• C) I, II, and IV only
• D) I, III, and IV only

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