Congestive heart failure (CHF) of the right ventricle ________.

A. reduces the ejection fraction of the left ventricle
B. can cause systemic edema
C. increases cardiac output in both ventricles
D. can cause pulmonary edema
E. increases the ejection fraction of the right ventricle


Answer: B

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