The Nurse Would Expect Which Change in Cardiac Output for a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse would expect which change in cardiac output for a patient with fluid volume overload?

• A) Increased preload
• B) Decreased afterload
• C) Decreased tissue perfusion
• D) Increased heart rate

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