The Nurse Identifies the Nursing Diagnosis of Decreased Cardiac Output

The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output related to valvular insufficiency for the patient with IE based on the assessment finding of

A) petechiae of the buccal mucosa and conjunctiva.
B) fever, chills, and diaphoresis.
C) urine output less than 30 ml/hr.
D) an increase in pulse rate of 15 beats/min with activity.