Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning oxygen kinetics in a critically ill, febrile patient?
A. Oxygen consumption will likely exceed three times normal
B. The high cardiac output and pulse rate are designed to increase oxygen delivery
C. The hyperdynamic response may actually increase oxygen delivery to exceed the increase in oxygen consumption
D. The patient can maintain adequate compensation as long as the oxygen delivery/oxygen consumption rate is greater than 2:1
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning oxygen kinetics in a critically ill, febrile patient?
A. Oxygen consumption will likely exceed three times normal B. The high cardiac output and pulse rate are designed to increase oxygen delivery C. The hyperdynamic response may actually increase oxygen delivery to exceed the increase in oxygen consumption D. The patient can maintain adequate compensation as long as the oxygen delivery/oxygen consumption rate is greater than 2:1