14. A nurse is managing a patient with an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). The balloon is deflating too early on the arterial waveform. What is the technical implication of this timing error?
A.
Decreased cardiac output
B.
Increased afterload and decreased coronary artery perfusion
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C.
Increased preload
D.
Increased heart rate
📖 Additional Information
Decreased cardiac output
Increased afterload and decreased coronary artery perfusion
