Which of the following are causes of hypotension? 1. Heart failure 2. Hypovolemia 3. Mild tachycardia 4. Peripheral vasoconstriction

a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


ANS: B
The usual causes are left ventricular failure, low blood volume, and peripheral vasodilation.

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