What is the most common cause of low mixed venous oxygen?

a. Liver disease
b. Cardiac disease
c. Neuromuscular disease
d. Vascular disease


ANS: B
Congestive heart failure with low cardiac output is the most common cause of low mixed venous oxygen, due to increased peripheral extraction of oxygen.

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