The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Elderly Client Diagnosed

The nurse is planning care for an elderly client diagnosed with end-stage heart failure and a nursing diagnosis of Decreased Cardiac Output secondary to ineffective left ventricular function. What outcome would the nurse plan for this client to measure improvement in cardiac output?

A) Brisk capillary refill in feet bilaterally
B) Heart rate within expected range
C) Breath sounds clear with no shortness of breath
D) Regular pulse rhythm