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

question 32

Multiple Choice

The mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO₂) is decreasing in a patient who has severe pancreatitis. To determine the possible cause of the decreased SvO₂, the nurse assesses the patient's

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

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