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In Surgical Patients, What Factor Is the Strongest Predictor of Postoperative

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Question 10

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In surgical patients, what factor is the strongest predictor of postoperative mortality?


A) Extent of the primary disease and operation performed
B) Serum albumin
C) BMI
D) Age

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