What cardiac response would you predict to occur with the rapid infusion of intravenous fluids to a dog with a normal heart?
A.
the heart would not alter its function because the extra fluids would be stored in the veins
B.
the stroke volume of the heart would decrease due to the decreased preload
C.
the stroke volume of the heart would increase due to the increased preload
D.
the stroke volume of the heart would decrease due to the increased preload