A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced severe vo…
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced severe vomiting and diarrhea for three days. Assessment findings include: Blood pressure: 88/54 mm Hg Heart rate: 110 beats/min Dry mucous membranes Delayed capillary refill The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing decreased circulating blood volume. Which change in cardiac function is most likely occurring as a result of this condition?