Which of the following cardiovascular signs would indicate that a patient's cardiovascular status is unstable and that weaning should not begin at this time?
a. Cardiac index of 2.5 L/min/m2
b. Hemoglobin content of 10 g/dl
c. Heart rate of 108/min
d. Systolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg
ANS: D
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