title: Assessing and treating decreased cardiac output.
abstract: The compensatory pathophysiological mechanisms for a decreased cardiac output are explored via three case studies. The assessments and nursing interventions appropriate to these patients are included in separate tables. Evaluation and decision making about the patient's clinical status and responses are major nursing responsibilities that require astute assessment and skilled intervention to lead to optimal patient outcomes.
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bumann
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002303:Cardiac Output, Low / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning