While Discussing the Care of a Morbidly Obese Patient with Hemodynamic

question 21

Multiple Choice

While discussing the care of a morbidly obese patient with hemodynamic instability, the physician expresses concern regarding aggressive IV fluid therapy. Which patient pathologies associated with obesity could be an explanation?
1) Decreased preload
2) Myocardial hypertrophy
3) Decreased heart-wall compliance
4) Reduces heart chamber volumes

• A)1 and 3 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)3 and 4 only
• D)2, 3, and 4 only

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