A patient has inadequate stroke volume related to decreased preload. The nurse anticipates
a. Placing the patient on oxygen monitoring.
b. Administering vasodilators.
c. Verifying that the blood consent form has been signed.
d. Preparing the patient for dialysis.
C
Preload is affected by the circulating volume; if the patient has decreased fluid, it will need to be replaced with fluid or blood therapy. Before administering blood products, a type and match should be preformed. Monitoring the patient's oxygenation status will not affect preload. Administering vasodilators affects afterload. Dialysis would further remove fluid from the patient, thus decreasing preload.
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