A client with systolic dysfunction has an ejection fraction of 38%. What pathophysiologic changes would the nurse expect to follow?
A. An increase in stroke volume
B. A decrease in tissue perfusion
C. An increase in oxygen saturation
D. A decrease in arterial vasoconstriction
B
In systolic dysfunction, the ventricle is unable to contract with enough force to eject blood effec-tively during systole. As the ejection fraction decreases (50% to 70% is normal), tissue perfusion decreases.
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