Question

the nurse is discussing cardiac hemodynamics with a nursing student. the nurse explains preload to the student and then asks the student what nursing interventions might cause increased preload. which response by the student indicates understanding?

Answer 1

Correct response: Application of antiembolytic stockings
Explanation:
Preload is the amount of blood presented to the ventricles just before systole. Anything that assists in returning blood to the heart (eg, antiembolytic stockings) or preventing blood from pooling in the extremities will increase preload. Anything that decreases the amount of blood returning to the heart will decrease preload, such as vasodilation or blood pooling in the extremities.