A nurse adds a nursing diagnosis to a patient's care plan. Which information did the nurse document?

A) Decreased cardiac output related to altered myocardial contractility.
B) Patient needs a low-fat diet related to inadequate heart perfusion.
C) Offer a low-fat diet because of heart problems.
D) Acute heart pain related to discomfort.

Decreased Cardiac Output

A condition where the heart pumps less blood than normal, affecting the body's ability to supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

Myocardial Contractility

Measure of stretch of the cardiac muscle fiber. It can also affect stroke volume and cardiac output. Poor contraction decreases the amount of blood ejected by the ventricles during each contraction.

Low-fat Diet

A diet that restricts the intake of fats, particularly saturated fats and cholesterol, to promote heart health and reduce obesity risk.