The pathophysiology of heart failure that causes the common signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock is:

A) Inadequate ejection of blood from the left ventricle
B) Poor gas exchange in the lungs
C) Fluid accumulation within the lung tissue
D) Backup of fluid in the lower extremities


A) Inadequate ejection of blood from the left ventricle

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