[Answered]: Case Study: Decreased Cardiac Output The nurse in…

Case Study: Decreased Cardiac Output The nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a 78 -year-old client. Nurses’ Notes Client was brought to the ED via ambulance for report of a witnessed syncopal episode that resulted in a 1-inch superficial laceration on the right hand with minimal bleeding and mild bruising along the right arm when client fell into the wall. No injury to head occurred during fall. Family reports the client has a history of heart failure and took three 40 mg furosemide tablets at one time earlier this morning thinking it was a different medication. Client’s ordered dose is furosemide 40 mg po daily. Client also has a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II. Vital signs