A physician wants to check the accuracy of SvO2 readings from reflective oximetry for patient who has undergone open heart surgery for mitral valve replacement. Which of following blood samples would be most helpful and accurate?
A. mixed venous blood from the pulmonary artery
B. venous blood from the right or left arm
C. venous blood from the right atrium
D. arterial blood from the femoral artery
Answer: A. mixed venous blood from the pulmonary artery
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