A client's cardiac index is calculated to be 3.1 L/minute/m2. Which of the following could explain this client's cardiac index value?
1. Acute myocardial infarction
2. Cardiogenic shock
3. This is a normal value
4. Fever
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The normal cardiac index range is 2.5 to 4.2 L/min/m2. An index of 3.1 L/min/m2 is considered a normal value. Cardiac index is low with the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction or cardiogenic shock. Cardiac index is elevated with a fever.
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