Which characteristic changes should the nurse keep in mind while caring for a patient with progressive left heart failure?
A) Left ventricular preload increases
B) Systemic vascular resistance decreases
C) Left end-diastolic volume decreases
D) Pulmonary vascular resistance decreases

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In progressive left heart failure, the left ventricular preload increases due to the heart's inability to effectively pump blood, leading to fluid accumulation and increased pressure in the left ventricle.

Which Characteristic Changes Should the Nurse Keep in Mind While