A patient is admitted with a decrease in cardiac output. Which of the following assessment findings are consistent with this diagnosis?
1. increased urine output
2. warm skin temperature
3. changes in skin color
4. localized edema in the calf
Correct
3
Rationale: Changes in skin color can be a sign of hemodynamic compromise and a decrease in cardiac output. Warm skin temperature is a normal finding, whereas cool distal extremities would be an indicator of decreased cardiac output. A decrease in cardiac output generally results in a decrease in urine output. Localized edema in the calf is indicative of obstruction of venous blood flow from a clot in a leg vein. Generalized edema is associated with congestive heart failure.
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