Low cardiac output in association with high preload is characteristic of ________ shock.
A) hypovolemic
B) cardiogenic
C) anaphylactic
D) septic

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In cardiogenic shock,preload is high and cardiac output is low.In hypovolemic shock,preload and cardiac outputs are both low.In anaphylactic shock,blood volume may be normal.Septic shock is associated with infections.

Low Cardiac Output in Association with High Preload Is Characteristic