A 50-year-old female presents with a low heart rate and low blood pressure.She is given an intravenous (IV)infusion of fluids.The increase in atrial distension results in:
A) Renal retention of fluids
B) Depressed myocardial contractility
C) Release of acetylcholine
D) Increased heart rate

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IV fluids increase intravascular volume,distending the atria and increasing the heart rate.
IV fluids increase intravascular volume,distending the atria and increasing the heart rate; it does not result in renal retention of fluids.
IV fluids increase intravascular volume,distending the atria and increasing the heart rate; it does not depress myocardial contractility.
IV fluids increase intravascular volume,distending the atria and increasing the heart rate; it does not result in the release of acetylcholine.

A 50-Year-Old Female Presents with a Low Heart Rate and Low