The nurse is caring for a client with a valvular disorder. The client is at risk for decreased cardiac output. What nursing intervention should a nurse perform for this client?
A) Perform exercises consistently.
B) Keep legs horizontal.
C) Auscultate lung and heart sounds.
D) Measure urine output.
D
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The nurse should monitor urine output every 8 hours or more often if it is less than 500 mL/day. Renal output reflects the heart's ability to perfuse the renal arteries. The client should not perform any exercises and should be on bed rest. Keeping the client's legs horizontal and auscultating lung and heart sounds will not help in this condition.
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