You are writing a plan of care for a patient with a cardiac dysrhythmia. What would be the most appropriate goal for the patient?
A) Maintain nutritional intake
B) Maintain fluid intake
C) Maintain cardiac output
D) Maintain social contacts
Ans: C
Feedback: For patient safety, the most appropriate goal is to maintain cardiac output to prevent worsening complications as a result of decreased cardiac output.
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