In cardiogenic shock, hepatomegaly and periorbital edema occur because:
A) there is mass vasodilation due to chemical mediators released from the myocardium.
B) there is low cardiac output causing a high central venous pressure.
C) the tissue damage to the myocardium causes increased capillary permeability.
D) low perfusion of the kidneys has stimulated the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system to retain sodium and water.
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