In Surgical Patients, What Factor Is the Strongest Predictor of Postoperative

question 10

Multiple Choice

In surgical patients, what factor is the strongest predictor of postoperative mortality?

• A)Extent of the primary disease and operation performed
• B)Serum albumin
• C)BMI
• D)Age

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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value, a method used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment or project, calculated by subtracting the present values of cash outflows from the present values of cash inflows over a period of time.

Break-Even Analysis

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What-If Questions

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