Multiple Choice
Which of the following will elevate the plateau of the cardiac output curve?
A) Surgically opening the thoracic cage
B) Placing a patient on a mechanical ventilator
C) Cardiac tamponade
D) Decreasing parasympathetic stimulation of the heart
E) Decreasing sympathetic stimulation of the heart
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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