The nurse recognises which of the following as a sign of decreased cardiac output and tissue perfusion in a person with heart failure?

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Impaired memory can be a sign of decreased cerebral perfusion, which can occur in response to decreased cardiac output in a person with heart failure. Increased urine output might be indicative of diuresis, but not necessarily decreased cardiac output. Joint pain is not a typical sign of decreased cardiac output. Strong peripheral pulses might give a false sense of security regarding circulation, while in fact, it is possible to have strong peripheral pulses despite decreased cardiac output due to compensatory mechanisms like vasoconstriction.

The Nurse Recognises Which of the Following as a Sign