Calculate a 90-Kg Patient's Cardiac Index with the Following Measurements

question 23

Multiple Choice

Calculate a 90-kg patient's cardiac index with the following measurements: cardiac output 3.8 L/min,body surface area 3 m².

• A) 0.79 m²/L/min
• B) 0.9 L/min/m²
• C) 1.3 L/min/m²
• D) 6.9 m²/L/min

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A noble gas element that is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, used in lighting and welding.

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A chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24, known for its high corrosion resistance and hardness.

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