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

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Decreased mental alertness is a sign of decreased cardiac output and tissue perfusion due to decreased blood flow to the brain. Increased urine output and strong peripheral pulses can be signs of adequate tissue perfusion, while abdominal distention may be a sign of fluid overload but not necessarily decreased cardiac output.

The Nurse Recognizes Which of the Following as a Sign