A 68-year-old female is experiencing left heart failure.Physical exam reveals elevated blood pressure.The nurse understands this is most likely caused by:
A) Sympathetic nervous system compensation for decreased cardiac output
B) Stress hormones promoting increased cardiac contractility
C) Cardiotoxic effects of catecholamines and angiotensin
D) Diastolic dysfunction

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The sympathetic nervous system increases peripheral vascular resistance (PVR)and leads to hypertension.
The sympathetic nervous system increases PVR and leads to hypertension.The stress hormones do not increase contractility.
The sympathetic nervous system increases PVR and leads to hypertension.Catecholamines and angiotensin increase blood pressure,but are not cardiotoxic.
The sympathetic nervous system increases PVR and leads to hypertension.Diastolic dysfunction does not lead to elevated blood pressure.

A 68-Year-Old Female Is Experiencing Left Heart Failure