The patient has an HR of 84 beats/min and an SV of 65 mL. Calculate the CO
a. 149 mL c. 4650 mL
b. 500 mL d. 5460 mL
D
Cardiac output (CO) is the product of heart rate (HR) multiplied by stroke volume (SV). SV is the volume of blood ejected by the heart during each beat (reported in milliliters). 84 x 65 = 5460 mL.
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