The nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a neuroendocrine response from low cardiac output in heart failure. What manifestations did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

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The neuroendocrine response in heart failure often includes activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, leading to vasoconstriction and increased heart rate. This can manifest as elevated blood pressure (C) and increased heart rate (E), as the body attempts to compensate for low cardiac output.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Is Experiencing a Neuroendocrine