A registered nurse is teaching nursing students about cardiac output. Which statement indicates effective learning by the student nurse?

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This statement accurately defines cardiac output as the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per minute, indicating effective learning by the student nurse. Option B is incorrect as heart failure typically causes a decrease in cardiac output. Option C is also incorrect since cardiac output varies based on body size, as larger individuals require a greater cardiac output to maintain adequate circulation. Option D is incorrect since adrenergic stimulation increases heart rate, while cholinergic stimulation decreases heart rate.

A Registered Nurse Is Teaching Nursing Students About Cardiac Output