Acute Respiratory Failure Is Characterized by a PaO₂ of Less

question 3

Multiple Choice

Acute respiratory failure is characterized by a PaO₂ of less than 60 mm Hg or a PaCO₂ of more than:

• A)30 mm Hg.
• B)40 mm Hg.
• C)50 mm Hg.
• D)60 mm Hg.

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