After an acute myocardial infarction of the left ventricle, a patient has irreversible cellular necrosis of the myocardium.The nurse planning care determines that which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the highest priority at this time?

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Decreased Cardiac Output is the highest priority nursing diagnosis following an acute myocardial infarction of the left ventricle due to the direct impact on the heart's ability to pump blood effectively, which is critical for maintaining vital organ perfusion.

After an Acute Myocardial Infarction of the Left Ventricle, a Patient