For the past 2 days, a client's apical pulse has been about 80 beats per minute (bpm). Today, however, you detect an apical pulse of 44 bpm
You interpret that which of the following is the most serious potential consequence of this change in the client's condition?
1. weakened peripheral pulses
2. activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone cascade
3. increased stroke volume
4. decreased cardiac output
ANS: 4
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