The nurse recognizes the echocardiogram report that shows an ejection factor of 42% as an indication of:
a. normal heart action.
b. mild heart failure.
c. moderate heart failure.
d. severe heart failure.
ANS: C
An ejection factor (cardiac output) of 42% indicates moderate heart failure.
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