A patient has inadequate stroke volume related to decreased preload.What action does the nurse anticipate?
A)Placing the patient on oxygen monitoring.
B)Administering vasodilators.
C)Verifying that the blood consent form has been signed.
D)Preparing the patient for dialysis.

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Preload is affected by the circulating volume;if the patient has decreased fluid,it will need to be replaced with fluid or blood therapy.Before administering blood products,typing and matching should be performed.Monitoring the patient's oxygenation status will not affect preload.Administering vasodilators affects afterload.Dialysis would further remove fluid from the patient,thus decreasing preload.

A Patient Has Inadequate Stroke Volume Related to Decreased Preload