A patient has inadequate stroke volume related to decreased preload.What action does the nurse anticipate?

A) Placing the patient on oxygen monitoring.
B) Administering vasodilators.
C) Verifying that the blood consent form has been signed.
D) Preparing the patient for dialysis.

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood ejected by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Decreased Preload

A reduction in the volume of blood returning to the heart before contraction, which can impact cardiac output and blood pressure.

Vasodilators

Medications or other agents that widen blood vessels, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure.