The presurgical patient asks why it is that her height and weight are recorded. The nurse replies that the information is essential for:
a. calculating anesthesia dose.
b. predicting blood loss.
c. assessing respiratory volume.
d. anticipating fluid needs.
A
Height and weight are used to calculate anesthesia dosages.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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