With anaphylactic shock, which mechanism results in a decreased cardiac output?
a. Peripheral vasodilation
b. Increased cardiac output
c. Decreased alveolar ventilation
d. Fluid retention resulting in congestive heart failure
A
Peripheral vasodilation results in decreased venous return. This decreases intravascular volume and the development of relative hypovolemia. Decreased venous return results in decreased stroke volume and a fall in cardiac output.
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