The patient has a heart rate (HR)of 84 beats/min and a stroke volume (SV)of 65 mL.Calculate the cardiac output (CO).
A) 149 mL
B) 500 mL
C) 4650 mL
D) 5460 mL

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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 ´ 65 = 5460 mL.

The Patient Has a Heart Rate (HR)of 84 Beats/min and a Stroke