Which of the following hemodynamic indices will be found in a patient with a large hemothorax?
A) Decreased QS/QT
B) Decreased CO
C) Increased CI
D) Increased SV

Name: Which of the following hemodynamic indices will be found in a patient with a large hemothorax? A) Decreased QS/QT B) Decreased CO C) Increased CI D) Increased SV
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Because a large pneumothorax can impede venous blood return to the heart, the cardiac output (CO) will be decreased.

Which of the Following Hemodynamic Indices Will Be Found in a Patient