The Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvO₂) Is Decreasing in a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

The mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO₂) is decreasing in a patient with hemodynamic monitoring who has severe pancreatitis. The patient's PaO₂ and cardiac output are stable. To determine the possible cause of the decreased SvO₂, the nurse assesses the patient's

• A) weight.
• B) temperature.
• C) urinary output.
• D) amylase.

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