A client has a heart rate of 170 beats per minute.For what will the nurse assess next in this client?
A)Increased cardiac output
B)Increased preload
C)Decreased afterload
D)Decreased cardiac output

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A heart rate of 170 beats per minute is considered tachycardia, and can result in decreased cardiac output due to a shortened diastolic filling time. Therefore, the nurse should assess for signs of decreased cardiac output such as hypotension or decreased urine output. Choices A and B may occur in response to increased cardiac output, while choice C may occur in response to decreased afterload. However, none of these choices are directly related to the client's tachycardia.

A Client Has a Heart Rate of 170 Beats Per