Which of the following situations would cause the nurse to expect an i

Which of the following situations would cause the nurse to expect an increase in cardiac output in a client who is experiencing no health issues? (Select all that apply.)

1. After playing a set of doubles’ tennis
2. Being 31 weeks’ pregnant with twins
3. Upon rising from a 45-minute afternoon nap
4. During a panic attack resulting from an unknown trigger
5. Experiencing a 100° F temperature resulting from a bacterial infection
6. Following a 60-minute session that included aerobic exercise

ANSWER

ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Exercise, pregnancy, and fever increase cardiac output, but during sleep it decreases.