Which Statements Made by the Client Indicate an Understanding of the Compensatory

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of the compensatory mechanisms associated with heart failure? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "My heart enlarged in order to compensate for the effects of heart failure."
• B) "My nervous system kicks in to compensate for the effects of heart failure."
• C) "My body will decrease blood flow to other organs in order to compensate for heart failure."
• D) "My body will increase urine output in order to compensate for the effects of heart failure."
• E) "My body will produce anti-inflammatory agents to compensate for heart failure."

Recognize factors that affect resistance to blood flow in the cardiovascular system.

Comprehend Poiseuille's law and its implications on blood flow and vessel diameter.

Grasp the significance of blood viscosity and vessel diameter on cardiovascular resistance.

Understand the relationship between vessel diameter, force application, and blood flow according to Laplace's law.

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