Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is developing a nursing care plan for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. A nursing diagnosis of 'decreased cardiac output related to inability of the heart to pump effectively' is written. Which short-term goal would be best for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of an S3 heart sound (B) indicates improved cardiac function, directly addressing decreased cardiac output. Ambulation (A) is long-term, turning/coughing (C) is an intervention, and SaO2 of 98% (D) is less specific to cardiac output.