The nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's cardiac output curve and notes that the size of the curve is small. Which of the following does this finding indicate?
1. A low cardiac output
2. Poor injection technique
3. Incorrect placement of the catheter
4. A high cardiac output
Answer: 4
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