When caring for a patient with a cardiac dysrhythmia, the most appropriate goal for the patient is to maintain:
A) Nutritional intake
B) Fluid intake
C) Cardiac output
D) 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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