You have noticed an increase in CVO2 in a critically ill patient. His CaO2 has n
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You have noticed an increase in CVO2 in a critically ill patient. His CaO2 has not changed from the previous value. Which one of the following is the most likely explanation for this finding?
the patient's cardiac output has decreased
the patient's cardiac output has increased
the patient's oxygen consumption has increased
the patient's V/Q matching has improved
the patient's cardiac output has decreased
the patient's cardiac output has increased
the patient's oxygen consumption has increased
the patient's V/Q matching has improved
Explanation / Answer
Answer:
Answer is A. The Patient's cardiac output has decreased.
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