Which of the Following Would Directly Compromise the Average Patient's

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would directly compromise the average patient's cardiac output?

• A) Heart rate of 170 beats per minute
• B) Circulatory volume of 5 liters
• C) Increased number of circulating WBCs
• D) Blood pressure of 118/52

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