An intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) is being used for a patient who is in cardiogenic shock. An assessment finding indicating to the nurse that the goals of treatment with the IABP are being met is a
A) heart rate of 110 beats/min.
B) urine output of 20 mL/hr.
C) cardiac output (CO) of 5 L/min.
D) stroke volume (SV) of 40 mL/beat.
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