A 59 year-old post CABG patient has a C(a-v)O2 that has increased from 5 mL/dL to 8 mL/dL. The respiratory therapist should report to the physician that the patient's

A. hemoglobin is increasing.
B. cardiac output is decreasing.
C. VD/VT ratio has increased.
D. oxygen consumption has decreased.

Answer: B. cardiac output is decreasing.

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