The Cardiac Output Will Increase to Compensate for a Decrease

question 46

Multiple Choice

The cardiac output will increase to compensate for a decrease in oxygen tension when the PaO₂ falls to below _____ mm Hg.

• A) 50
• B) 60
• C) 70
• D) 80

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