A patient's mixed venous oxygen saturation level is 56%. What evaluation would the nurse make of this reading?
1. The cells are producing oxygen to meet needs.
2. The cells are not receiving enough oxygen.
3. The cells are releasing more carbon dioxide.
4. There isn't enough oxyhemoglobin to meet the patient's needs.
Answer: 2
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