A Patient's Cardiac Index Will Be Calculated

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient's cardiac index will be calculated.What nursing interventions are necessary before this calculation is completed? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Assure that there is an accurate current weight on the medical record.
• B)Compare fluid input and output for the last 12 hours.
• C)Measure the patient's height.
• D)Figure the patient's age in years and months.
• E)Obtain the patient's current heart rate.

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