The Patient Is Admitted with a Diagnosis of Cardiogenic Shock

The patient is admitted with a diagnosis of cardiogenic shock.The patient's heart rate (HR) is 135 beats/min with weak peripheral pulses.The patient has bilaterally crackles in the bases of the lungs.O₂ saturation is 90% on 4L/NC.The practitioner orders diuretics and vasodilators.What response should the nurse expect after starting the medications?

A) Decreased preload and afterload
B) Increased preload and afterload
C) Decreased preload and increased afterload
D) Increased preload and decreased afterload