You are caring for a patient in shock. Which parameter would you want to monitor to determine if treatment is effective?
A)Cardiac output
B)Respiratory rate
C)Peripheral pulse rate
D)Central venous pressure

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The nurse needs to monitor the cardiac output to determine if treatment is effective. The cardiac output monitors the left ventricular function of the heart. The peripheral pulses and respiratory rate may remain within normal, so they are not the best indicators of treatment effectiveness.

You Are Caring for a Patient in Shock