When assessing the patient with high-output heart failure, the nurse is most likely to find:
A) vasoconstriction and hypotension.
B) vasoconstriction and hypertension.
C) vasodilation and hypotension.
D) vasodilation and hypertension.

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High-output heart failure is characterized by vasodilation and hypotension due to the body's inability to meet the increased metabolic demands despite increased cardiac output.

When Assessing the Patient with High-Output Heart Failure, the Nurse