The nurse is instructing a group of students about the ability to increase the strength of a cardiac contraction.Which medical term is appropriate for the nurse to use when referring to this topic?

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The term "positive inotropic effect" refers to the ability to increase the strength of a cardiac contraction. Inotropy relates to the force or energy of heart contractions, and a positive inotropic effect means enhancing this force, which is relevant to the question's context.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Group of Students About the Ability