As the nurse caring for a client who has suffered myocardial infarction that has damaged the sinoatrial (SA) node, you should plan to monitor for which of the following potential complications? Select all that apply.
A)Decreased heart rate
B)Increased heart rate
C)Decreased cardiac output
D)Decreased strength of ventricular contractions
E)Increased peripheral edema

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Damage to the SA node can lead to a decreased heart rate (A) because the SA node is the heart's natural pacemaker. This can also result in decreased cardiac output (C) as the heart may not pump efficiently without the proper pacing.

As the Nurse Caring for a Client Who Has Suffered