When assessing a patient with traumatic brain injury, which cerebral blood flow would the nurse consider normal?
A) 750 milliliters of blood/minute
B) 1000 milliliters of blood/minute
C) 1500 milliliters of blood/minute
D) 2000 milliliters of blood/minute
A) 750 milliliters of blood/minute
Explanation: A) The brain normally receives approximately 750 milliliters of blood per minute, or 15% of the cardiac output, and uses 20% of the body's oxygen consumption.
B) The brain normally receives approximately 750 milliliters of blood per minute, or 15% of the cardiac output, and uses 20% of the body's oxygen consumption.
C) The brain normally receives approximately 750 milliliters of blood per minute, or 15% of the cardiac output, and uses 20% of the body's oxygen consumption.
D) The brain normally receives approximately 750 milliliters of blood per minute, or 15% of the cardiac output, and uses 20% of the body's oxygen consumption.
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