A Patient Is Experiencing Reduced Afterload

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing reduced afterload. What should the nurse identify as causes for this finding? Select all that apply.

• A) Sepsis
• B) Mitral stenosis
• C) Reduced circulating blood volume
• D) Vasodilator medications
• E) Myocarditis

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