After assessing a patient's hemodynamic parameters the nurse determines that preload and afterload are both elevated
These findings are consistent with which health problems? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Pericardial tamponade
2. Constrictive pericarditis
3. Hypovolemia
4. Neurogenic shock
5. Mitral stenosis
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Rationale 1: Both right and left preload are elevated in conditions that cause increases in pericardial pressures such as pericardial tamponade.
Rationale 2: Both right and left preload are elevated in conditions that cause increases in pericardial pressures such as constrictive pericarditis.
Rationale 3: Preload is decreased in hypovolemia.
Rationale 4: Afterload is decreased in neurogenic shock.
Rationale 5: Preload is elevated in mitral stenosis.
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