What should the nurse monitor in response to a change in SVO readings?
1. Potassium level
2. Glucose level
3. Sodium level
4. Hemoglobin level
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Rationale 1: Potassium does not influence oxygen saturation of venous blood.
Rationale 2: Glucose does not influence oxygen saturation of venous blood.
Rationale 3: Sodium does not influence oxygen saturation of venous blood.
Rationale 4: Oxygen is carried by hemoglobin; this value can influence and is reflected by the SVO2 level.
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