Testing indicates that a patient has a high preload. What changes would the nurse expect in this patient's cardiac function?
1. Heart rate will decrease.
2. Afterload will increase.
3. Stroke volume will decrease.
4. Stoke volume will increase.
5. Blood pressure will decrease.
3, 4
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