A patient with heart failure has been prescribed nesiritide (Natrecor) . Which statements are true regarding this medication? (Select all that apply.)
A) It increases preload.
B) Cardiac ventricles secrete this hormone in response to fluid overload.
C) It suppresses aldosterone.
D) It promotes norepinephrine secretion.
E) It causes vasodilation.
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