Testing Indicates That a Patient Has a High Preload

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.