A nurse is evaluating stroke volume. Which of the following factors affect stroke volume? (select all that apply)
a. Preload
b. Peripheral vascular resistance
c. Afterload
d. Ejection fraction
e. Contractility
ANS: A, C, E
Preload, afterload, and contractility affect stroke volume.
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