A patient has mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO₂) of 52% with the following hemodynamic findings: CO of 4.8 L/min, SaO₂ of 95%, and an unchanged hemoglobin level. For what should the nurse assess the patient?

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1. Excessive sedation contributes to a higher than normal SVO₂ level due to a lower level of oxygen extracted by the tissues. 2. This would not influence the patient's blood levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide. 3. Hypothermia contributes to a higher than normal SVO₂ level due to a lower level of oxygen extracted by the tissues. 4. Pain causes an increased consumption of oxygen; therefore, the SVO₂ level will decrease.

A Patient Has Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation (SVO2) of 52

A Patient Has Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation (SVO₂) of 52