Testing Indicates That a Patient Has a High Preload

question 17

Multiple Choice

Testing indicates that a patient has a high preload.What changes would the nurse expect in this patient's cardiac function? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Heart rate will decrease.
• B)Afterload will increase.
• C)Stroke volume will decrease.
• D)Stoke volume will increase.
• E)Blood pressure will decrease.

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