A client's cardiac index is calculated to be 3.1 L/minute/m². Which of the following could explain this client's cardiac index value?

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A cardiac index value of 2.5-4.2 L/minute/m2 is considered normal. Therefore, this client's cardiac index value falls within the normal range. Acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock would both result in decreased cardiac output and a lower cardiac index value. Fever may increase cardiac output but would not be the most likely explanation for a high cardiac index value.

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