Which of the Following PaO₂ Values Would Be Normal for an 80-Year-Old

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following PaO₂ values would be normal for an 80-year-old individual who is breathing room air?

• A) 60 mm Hg
• B) 65 mm Hg
• C) 50 mm Hg
• D) 85 mm Hg

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