Which of the following cardiovascular signs would indicate that a patient's cardiovascular status is unstable and that weaning should not begin at this time? A) Cardiac index of 2.5 L/min/m² B) Hemoglobin content of 10 g/dl C) Heart rate of 108/min D) Systolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg

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A systolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg indicates hypotension and unstable cardiovascular status, which would not be suitable for weaning. The other choices, a cardiac index of 2.5 L/min/m^2, hemoglobin content of 10 g/dl, and heart rate of 108/min, could be within normal ranges and would not necessarily indicate unstable cardiovascular status.

Which of the Following Cardiovascular Signs Would Indicate That a Patient's