Reconceptualization of the nursing diagnosis decreased cardiac output

Abstract

Topic: The parameters of the diagnoses decreased cardiac output.

Purpose: To propose an alternative conceptual structure for cardiac output that links conceptual parameters with clinical and hemodynamic data.

Source: Past discussions and research investigations.

Conclusion: Careful analysis illustrates several diagnoses are contained within cardiac output at differing levels of abstraction. Testing of the model, including linking diagnoses with nursing interventions and outcomes, is suggested.