You are caring for a patient who was recently told he has decreased cardiac output due to atrial fibrillation (an irregular cardiac rhythm). How would you describe cardiac output, the conduction system, and this dysrhythmia to the patient. What signs and symptoms would you expect your patient to feel if this cardiac rhythm is present (identify at least three)? What is the priority concern of having an irregular cardiac rhythm such as atrial fibrillation?

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In otherwise healthy individuals atrial fibrillation rarely poses a major risk to life or health However if you have hypoglycemia high cholesterol or ... View the full answer