During Defecation, the Client Experiences Decreased Cardiac Output Related to the Valsalva

question 10

Multiple Choice

During defecation, the client experiences decreased cardiac output related to the Valsalva maneuver. After the Valsalva maneuver, the nurse assesses the client's vital signs and expects to observe which of the following?

• A) An increase in the client's blood pressure
• B) A decrease in the client's blood pressure
• C) An increase in the client's respiratory rate
• D) A decrease in the client's respiratory rate

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