Calculate the Cardiac Index Using the Following Data

question 37

Multiple Choice

Calculate the cardiac index using the following data:
Cardiac output = 4.6 L/min
Body surface area = 1.2 m²

• A) 0.26 m²/L/min
• B) 3.8 L/min/m²
• C) 5.5 L/min-m²
• D) 5.8 m²/L/min

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