Multiple Choice
A patient's cardiac index will be calculated.What nursing interventions are necessary before this calculation is completed? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A) Assure that there is an accurate current weight on the medical record.
B) Compare fluid input and output for the last 12 hours.
C) Measure the patient's height.
D) Figure the patient's age in years and months.
E) Obtain the patient's current heart rate.
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