A 68-Year-Old Female Is Experiencing Left Heart Failure

question 26

Multiple Choice

A 68-year-old female is experiencing left heart failure.Physical exam reveals elevated blood pressure.The nurse understands this is most likely caused by:

• A) Sympathetic nervous system compensation for decreased cardiac output
• B) Stress hormones promoting increased cardiac contractility
• C) Cardiotoxic effects of catecholamines and angiotensin
• D) Diastolic dysfunction

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