The central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO₂)is decreasing in a patient who has severe pancreatitis. To determine the possible cause of the decreased ScvO₂,the nurse assesses the patient's

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Elevated temperature increases metabolic demands and O₂ use by tissues,resulting in a drop in O₂ saturation of central venous blood. Information about the patient's body mass index,urinary output,and lipase will not help in determining the cause of the patient's drop in ScvO₂.

The Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (ScvO2)is Decreasing in a Patient

The Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (ScvO₂)is Decreasing in a Patient