The Nurse Is Assessing a Client After Cardiac Testing

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client after cardiac testing. One test result indicates a cardiac output of 4,500 mL per minute. Using the calculation to determine normal cardiac output, which conclusion does the nurse draw?

• A)The client's cardiac output is normal.
• B)The client's cardiac output is slightly higher than normal.
• C)The client's cardiac output is lower than normal.
• D)The client's cardiac output is grossly higher than normal.

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