How Effect Does Hypovolemia Have on Ventricular Preload

question 51

Multiple Choice

How effect does hypovolemia have on ventricular preload?

• A) As preload decreases, cardiac output decreases so BP would drop
• B) As preload decreases, cardiac output increases so BP would increase
• C) As preload decreases, cardiac output decreases and BP would increase
• D) Ventricular preload is not affected by hypovolemia

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