The SvO₂ Is Decreasing in a Patient with Hemodynamic Monitoring

question 5

Multiple Choice

The SvO₂ is decreasing in a patient with hemodynamic monitoring who has a severe pancreatitis.Arterial blood gases (ABG) indicate that the arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO₂) is unchanged,and the hemoglobin and CO₂ are stable.To determine the cause of the decreased SvO₂,what should the nurse assess in the patient?

• A) HR
• B) Temperature
• C) Urinary output
• D) Level of consciousness

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