What information should the nurse include in a discussion focusing on describing cardiac output?
A) It is the amount of blood pumped by the ventricles in 1 minute
B) Normally cardiac output is between 2 and 4 L/minute
C) It is the volume of blood ejected with each heartbeat
D) It is the amount of pressure or stretching force against the ventricular wall

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Cardiac output is defined as the amount of blood pumped by the ventricles in one minute. It is calculated as the product of heart rate and stroke volume.

What Information Should the Nurse Include in a Discussion Focusing