In caring for a postoperative cardiovascular patient, the nurse knows that the most frequent cause of a decreased cardiac output is
a. reduced preload. c. increased contractility.
b. increased afterload. d. bradycardia.
A
In most patients, reduced preload is the cause of low postoperative cardiac output. To enhance preload, volume may be administered in the form of crystalloid, colloid, or packed red blood cells.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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